Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has accused the opposition and those he described as mischief makers of being responsible for the widespread protest against the Federal Government over the unprecedented hardship in the Country.
Nigerians in a number of States have, in the past couple of weeks taken to the streets in protest against the economic hardship. But in response, Akpabio said that the protests, far from being genuine grassroots movements are products of sponsorship by the opposition.
He accused opposition Parties of funding the protest to further cripple the economy and turn the people against the Government.
Akpabio noted that the protesters may not fully grasp the efforts being undertaken by both the Senate and the Federal Government to alleviate these economic challenges.
He remarked, “You can see a lot of sponsored protests here and there, but those people are not aware—most of those sponsored protesters are not aware of the kind of efforts made by this Senate to tackle the situation together with the management team of the Federal Government.
“Unverified reports suggest that State Governments, in recent months, have received an additional N30 billion from the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), outside their regular allocations from the federation account, to assist them in addressing the food situation.
“So we believe that every state government should utilize the funds received to ensure that food is available.”
Akpabio emphasized that the National Assembly would not approve anything that does not ultimately benefit the citizens, affirming their commitment to the welfare of Nigerians.
Reacting to the statement of the former Akwa Ibom State Governor, netizens took to the Social Media to lash him for making such unsavoury comments.
Some accused him, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC, for inflicting pains on Nigerians.
They queried the ‘Renewed Hope’ Mantra, stressing that Nigerians are suffering and living in abject poverty and penury, whereas, the political class are living a life of luxury.
The netizens said that though there are protests in Oyo, Niger, Kano, and Sokoto, where citizens have taken to the streets to express their frustrations over the mounting economic hardships, the FG should be prepared as there is going to be another #EndSARS drama in Lagos if things are not addressed in earnest.
They threatened that Nigerians will soon take to the streets in Lagos which is the commercial hub of the nation and cripple all activities.
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