The Governor of Bauchi State has urged President Bola Tinubu to reconsider current economic policies, stating that they lack popular support among Nigerians.
Speaking during a Christmas Day celebration in Bauchi on Thursday, December 26, the governor called on the presidency to set aside pride and engage with the grievances of the masses.
“We are calling on the presidency and the federal government to change their style. Whenever a policy is not popular, they should listen to the people and not be arrogant and think that whatever they say must be. This is not an oligarchy.
“This is not a military rule. They must listen to the people, and that is what makes a good leader, and we pledged to be loyal to them.” the governor said.
He emphasized the need for collective action across party lines to address the hardships faced by Nigerians. “There is a lot of wahala. We must work together across party lines, across all the tiers of government to provide succor and solace to the Nigerian people. It is not about pride or ego because whatever it is; the situation was not like this before.
“If the situation was bad before I came, tell me and I must change. And the presidency must also listen,” he added.
The governor’s remarks come in the wake of widespread criticism of economic policies implemented by the Bola Tinubu administration, which many believe have exacerbated the economic challenges faced by the Nigerian people.
