PDP Governors Lament Hardship, Says Nigeria Almost On The Road To Venezuela

 Governors of opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) party has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately put in place initiatives that will bring the crisis to an end.

The Bauchi State Governor and Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, Bala Muhammed, after a meeting in Abuja said they converged to deliberate on various issues of interest and concern to the country.

Bala warned that Nigeria is almost on the road to Venezuela, even as he called on the Federal Government to work with relevant stakeholders with a view to bringing succor to Nigerians.

In his words:

“The meeting reviewed the State of the Nation and noted the hardship being faced by Nigerians as a result of the economic and security challenges facing the nation.

"The Forum consequently urges the Federal Government to as a matter of urgency embark on initiatives involving all the sub national governments to bring a lasting solution to the crises,” adding that the PDP Governors will continue to play their part in the effort to bring security and succour to Nigerians.

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The PDP Governors also made a call for State Police, even as they called for appropriate safeguards to avoid any abuse or overreach by any tier of government.

 While decrying the falling value of the Naira, the forum requested the “monetary and fiscal authorities to find appropriate solutions.”

 Governor Bala flanked by other PDP Governors said while answering questions from news men said:

 “Nigerians took a decision to bring the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the centre and we respect their sensibilities and sense of judgement. What we are doing is giving positive criticism to the obnoxious policies of the federal government.

"But at the onset of this administration, we supported the removal of subsidy, we believed that there were safeguards, we believed that if we took collective decisions, we should go by it. But certainly, we have seen that it is a free fall for the naira. The cost of living is going high, we are almost on the road to Venezuela.

“So, we are giving concrete opposition but not insulting anybody. But ultimately the decision squarely rests with Nigerians and other organs in the country to make sure that we do things that will bring succour to all of us.”