Falana also questioned Tinubu’s economic reforms, warning that his “harsh neoliberal policies” have only seen a hike in poverty.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Prominent human rights lawyer and activist, Femi Falana, has accused the President Bola Tinubu-led administration of wiping out “middle class” in Nigeria with its policies.
He made this known on Monday while featuring on Channels Television programme, ‘Politics Today’.
According to the Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), only the super rich can survive the prevailing economic conditions in the country.
He went on to question Tinubu’s economic reforms, warning that his “harsh neoliberal policies” have only seen a hike in poverty.
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He also alleged that the incumbent president has handed Nigeria’s resources to a few people, adding that this has led to income inequality in the country.
Speaking during the interview, Falana said: “You cannot be addressing income inequality in a country while handing over the nation’s resources to a few people in the name of privatisation.
“Most Nigerians cannot afford three square meals a day.
“The middle class has been wiped out by the neoliberal policies of the government.”
Falana further warned that “it is in the interest of the government to review its policies as soon as possible.”
