CUPP says Tinubu wasting funds, widening gap between rich and poor
By Jeph Ajobaju, Chief Copy Editor
Bola Tinubu has been called out by the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) for wasting resources that should be ploughed into improving the living standards of Nigerians and and gaslighting them in his claim of tackling hunger ravaging the land.
The President implements “incompetent government policies” which have all failed, and why would Nigerians now offer themselves as burnt offerings while government officials live in luxury, CUPP National Secretary Peter Ameh wondered in a statement.
“The luxurious lifestyle of our leaders is the reason we are in this mess, because those in government have misplaced priorities and have vehemently refused to do right by our people,” Ameh said.
“Rather they prefer to spend money on white elephant projects that require high expenditure but never deliver returns or serve no useful purpose, like the proposal for a new private jet for the President.
“Such money should have been channeled towards the development of projects that will have lasting positive impact on the lives of citizens.
“The President and his Vice have spent over N8.64bn on travel expenses within the last three months while he [Tinubu] continues to give speeches and false promises about plans to cut public spending; still, the cost associated with the running of government in Nigeria is far higher than most countries in the same economy bracket.
“The wasteful spending of those elected to oversee the affairs of running our government is a major contributor to the endemic poverty in Nigeria and the president should be concerned about the situation of the suffering masses and work hard to ensure that this situation improves for those affected (which is everyone by the way).
“Nigeria has a poverty rate of 38.9%, and approximately 87 million Nigerians live below poverty line and the reason can easily be attributed to incompetent and clueless leaders who have done nothing to improve the lives of the masses.
“Nigeria’s economic growth has been slow, and the country’s GDP per capita has been flat because successive government policies have failed to address the problems due to lack of foresight and corrupt public officials.
“Corruption is a pervasive issue in Nigeria, and it discourages foreign investment and hinders economic development. I am referring to corruption in public office by government officials who have been involved in stealing public funds meant to benefit the people.
“What has Tinubu done to tackle that since his assumption of office and he is talking about ordinary citizens whose take home pay is not enough to help them meet a good standard of living.”
Ameh lamented that Nigeria, which has the human and natural resources with an unequalled arable land mass, ranks 109th out of 125 countries on the World Hunger Index largely because the government has failed in its basic responsibility to protect citizens, especially farmers.
“The inability of the government to secure our farmers is also a major contributor to the hunger in the land and the President has done nothing to help make our farmers feel safe in their communities.
“Nigeria indeed has vast economic potential, with a large and youthful population, vast natural resources, and a strategic location on the African continent.
“However, our country faces various challenges that hinder its ability to realize its economic potential and improve the lives of its citizens.
“The President sounds like the problems confronting this nation and our people are not enough for us to cry out. It is a shame that our people are suffering in spite of the huge potentials of the country.
“With inconsistent public policies the APC government has created an uncertain business environment and a bleak future for the country.”
It is only by tackling the disparities between the rich and the poor and purposeful leadership that Nigeria can unlock its economic potentials and improve the lives of its citizens, CUPP insisted.
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