- Mohammed admonished the government not to be dogmatic and rigid in its approach, noting that it was time to change course due to the growing hardship in the country.
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the disturbing and precarious state of the nation.
Mohammed said the policies and reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government are inflicting untold hardship and unprecedented suffering on Nigerians.
The governor voiced his concerns at the launch of the Nigeria Development Update in Abuja on Thursday.
He implored the Tinubu government to review its current monetary and fiscal policies, stating that they are not working effectively.
Mohammed admonished the government not to be dogmatic and rigid in its approach, noting that it was time to change course due to the growing hardship in the country.
He underscored the plight of ordinary Nigerians, warning that hunger and economic hardship have created a tense and erratic situation as politicians and public office holders like him are facing the threat of being lynched by hunger and frustrated citizens.
Mohammed also called on the federal government to develop more appropriate and responsive economic policies, stressing that the funds currently being received are insufficient to address the widespread hunger.
“When the reforms started, the sub-nationals supported the President. But now, the macroeconomic policies causing inflation need to be reconsidered. There is hunger, people are suffering, and Nigerians are not benefitting from these reforms.
“What are you doing to reduce hunger? We must help the people cope.
“The purchasing power of the people has drastically diminished.
“My brother Cardoso (CBN governor), these policies are not working. They need to be reviewed. Let’s not resort to blackmail,” the governor said