A prominent figure within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Yusuf Dingyadi, has issued a passionate call to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging a reassessment and adjustment of the administration’s economic policies. Dingyadi painted a grim picture of a nation drowning in poverty, hunger, and insecurity, consequences he attributed to the government’s stringent economic measures.
Serving as the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Communications to the PDP National Chairman, Dingyadi did not mince words. He criticized the administration’s perceived failure to prioritize the welfare of Nigerians, describing it as an approach that has fueled despair among citizens. Across the country, countless families grapple with skyrocketing living costs, and the absence of robust welfare programs has only deepened the economic strain.
He referenced recent heart-wrenching incidents in states such as Oyo and Anambra, and even in the Federal Capital Territory, where chaotic scenes during food distribution events tragically claimed lives. These episodes, he argued, epitomize the desperation of Nigerians battling severe economic hardships.
“The government must rethink its policies and place the people’s welfare at the heart of its agenda. The current trajectory is worsening the plight of the average Nigerian, and this must be addressed urgently,” Dingyadi stated emphatically.
He accused the administration of lacking empathy, claiming that policies implemented under Tinubu’s leadership have done little more than magnify the suffering of ordinary citizens. According to him, the silence of the National Assembly on these critical issues has further compounded the problem, leaving the people without a strong voice in governance.
“Many lawmakers have abandoned their duty to hold the executive accountable. Instead of advocating for the people’s well-being, they have become complicit in exacerbating their suffering,” he added.
Dingyadi lamented the administration’s failure to deliver meaningful relief two years into its tenure. Nigerians, he said, had hoped for better days but are now mired in deeper hardship, with the northern region particularly hard-hit. He pointed to states like Zamfara, Sokoto, and Kaduna, where escalating insecurity has disrupted farming activities, crippling local economies and leaving communities unable to produce sufficient food for their survival.
“This collapse in agricultural productivity has left millions in these regions more vulnerable to food insecurity,” Dingyadi stressed.
His call to action extended directly to President Tinubu, urging him to lead decisively and chart a path toward economic recovery. He challenged the government to demonstrate a clear commitment to alleviating poverty and hardship, arguing that the absence of such leadership has left 70% of Nigerians dependent on palliatives for survival.
“Nigerians are resilient, but resilience alone cannot sustain a nation. Leadership must inspire hope and provide solutions, not impose policies that deepen despair,” he concluded.
Dingyadi’s impassioned plea echoes the frustrations of millions of Nigerians who are desperate for change. His call for immediate policy adjustments underscores the urgency of addressing the economic crisis threatening the stability and well-being of the nation.