A Nigerian, Danladi Ndayezhin from Minna, Niger State capital, has faulted Governor Chukwuma Soludo for praising the economic policies of President Bola Tinubu.
Reacting to Governor Soludo who recently said that President Tinubu’s reforms have rescued Nigeria’s economy and restored public finance, the concerned Nigerian asked: “rescued (Nigeria) for who?”
Governor Soludo had said that Tinubu’s reforms rescued the country from what he called “tipping” and advised Nigerians to embrace ethical rebirth and issue-based politics for lasting national progress.
However, Danladi who is one of the thousands others that disagreed with Governor Soludo said: “While economists debate and elites applaud, the poor are sinking. Food is unaffordable. Fuel subsidy gone, no cushioning for the masses. Exchange rate liberalized, prices soar, salaries stagnate. Millions now survive on less than hope.
“Yes, reforms may promise long-term gains. But right now, the people are bleeding. If the short-term pain is fatal, who will live to see the long-term benefit?
“Democracy Day should be a celebration of shared progress, not elite praise while the people cry.
“Leadership is not about applause in high places. It’s about action on the ground. Rescue the people, not just the economy on paper.”
