PDP Criticizes Tinubu’s Silence Amid Nationwide Protests, Demands Immediate Action

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sharply criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his failure to address the nation as widespread protests continue to unfold across the country.

In a statement released on Saturday, PDP National Publicity Secretary, Hon. Debo Ologunagba, called on President Tinubu to urgently address critical issues including the reduction of petroleum prices, stabilization of the Naira, and ensuring food security.

The PDP expressed deep concern that the President’s silence is exacerbating public anxiety and reinforcing the perception that the All Progressives Congress (APC) government is indifferent to the struggles of the Nigerian people.

The party also condemned the reported brutality by security forces against unarmed protesters and demanded an immediate halt to the violence.

The PDP urged President Tinubu to directly address the nation, offering reassurances on key issues such as lowering petrol prices to N200 per liter, recovering stolen funds, and reducing the cost of governance.

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The statement from the PDP reads: “The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) flays President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his failure to address the nation despite the crippling nationwide protests by Nigerians.

“The PDP demands that President Tinubu immediately address Nigerians on urgent steps to reduce the price of petroleum products, stabilize the Naira, and ensure food security, among other critical issues, to revive the productive sector, create jobs, and restore stability.

“Our Party expresses concerns that President Tinubu’s silence is sending a very dangerous signal and heightening public apprehension that the All Progressives Congress (APC) government is insensitive to the feelings of the citizens and the overall sorry state of affairs in the nation.

“It is indeed worrisome that President Tinubu could remain silent as Nigerians take to the streets demanding good governance, protection, security, and welfare—primary responsibilities of any government.

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“The world is watching in horror as operatives of APC-controlled security agencies assault, shoot, and kill unarmed protesters, with thugs allegedly mobilized by the APC also unleashing violence on innocent Nigerians.

“Our Party calls on President Tinubu to end his silence, immediately address the nation, and reassure the citizens on issues agitating their minds, particularly the reduction in the price of petroleum products and food items.

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“With transparent and innovative management of resources, economic potentials, comparative advantage, and refining capacity, petrol should not sell for more than N200 per litre in Nigeria, especially with strategic investment in gas production.

“President Tinubu should also urgently commence the process of recovering the over N50 trillion reportedly stolen by APC leaders, reduce tariffs on essential goods, cut the cost of governance, review all luxury items in his government, and channel recovered funds into programs that directly benefit Nigerians.

“Furthermore, while calling for a thorough investigation into the reported killing of unarmed Nigerians by certain unscrupulous security operatives, the PDP urges the security agencies to ensure a high level of professionalism in their duty of providing security and protection to the citizens.”

The statement comes as protests continue to intensify nationwide, with citizens demanding better governance, protection, and welfare. The PDP’s call for action increases pressure on President Tinubu to respond to the mounting unrest.