General Abdulsalami Abubakar, Nigeria’s former Military Head of State, has sounded the alarm on the country’s deteriorating economic situation, urging the Federal government to take swift action. He expressed his concerns while receiving the leadership of the Campaign for Democracy and Human Rights in Minna, highlighting the struggles many Nigerians face in affording basic necessities like transportation, food, and school fees.
General Abubakar emphasized the need for a collaborative effort between federal, state, and local governments to alleviate the economic hardship. He proposed an innovative solution – flooding communities with food and selling it at lower prices to make it more accessible to the people. This approach could provide temporary relief to those struggling.
It’s worth noting that General Abubakar has experience in navigating complex situations, having served as Nigeria’s head of state from 1998 to 1999 ¹. During his tenure, he kept his promise to return the country to civilian rule, establishing a plan for multiparty elections and handing over power to Olusegun Obasanjo on May 29, 1999.
On the proposed #Endbadgovernance protest, General Abubakar stressed the importance of peaceful demonstrations, cautioning against violence and looting. His advice and support were sought by Comrade Abdullahi Jabi, leader of the delegation, to address the economic hardship and promote active citizen participation in governance.
– Economic Hardship: General Abubakar highlights the struggles Nigerians face in affording basic necessities.
– Collaborative Effort: He advocates for a joint effort between federal, state, and local governments to alleviate economic hardship.
– Food Accessibility: Proposes flooding communities with food and selling it at lower prices.
– Peaceful Protests: Emphasizes the need for peaceful demonstrations, warning against violence and looting.
