Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has strongly criticized the Federal Government’s economic policies, stating that they are exacerbating hardship across the country.
Speaking at the Northeast Zonal meeting of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Reconciliation Committee in Bauchi, Fintiri expressed deep concern over rising inflation, unemployment, and widespread frustration among Nigerians.
“Nigeria is bleeding. We are suffering. There is too much anger, and the FG’s economic policy is not working,” the governor declared.
He urged the government to urgently reassess its approach to economic management, emphasizing that policies should be tailored to the realities of the people rather than external financial institutions.
“Whatever will make us cry must not be part of your policy because the country belongs to us. It does not belong to the World Bank, IMF, or the international community,” he added, suggesting that foreign-driven economic models are not addressing Nigeria’s pressing needs.
Fintiri warned that persisting with ineffective policies would further alienate the government from the people and worsen the economic crisis.
He called for a more people-centered strategy, urging leaders to prioritize the welfare of citizens over abstract economic targets.