Deadly stampedes, a reflection of deepening pauperrization of Nigerians by govt —PRP

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has lamented the recent deaths of Nigerians in stampedes while struggling to access free food during palliative distributions.

The opposition party which reacted to two of such incidents in Anambra State and Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory on Saturday where scores of Nigerians lost their lives, said the stampedes was a reflection of the pauoerrization of Nigerians by the President Bola Tinubu administration.

In a message of condolence to the bereaved families and the surviving victims issued on Sunday by the party’s Acting National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Muhammed Ishaq, the PRP stated that the incidents highlight the alarming conditions that many Nigerians are compelled to face.

“The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) extends its heartfelt condolences to the families and communities of the victims of the tragic stampedes that took place during funfair in Ibadan, Oyo State, as well as in Abuja and Anambra during food distribution events,” Ishaq said.

“These devastating incidents, especially those in Abuja and Anambra, starkly highlight the alarming conditions that many Nigerians are compelled to face.

“The scenes of chaos and panic at these gatherings underline the extreme poverty and desperation that exist in our society—conditions that have been exacerbated by years of persistent and systemic misgovernance.

“While we mourn the lives lost and share in the grief of affected communities, we must also recognize that these tragedies are indicative of a societal crisis.

“The alarming frequency of such incidents calls for a moment of serious reflection by all levels of government and society at large. The happenings expose a failure to prioritize the welfare and safety of citizens amidst increasingly dire socio-economic conditions.

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“The PRP holds the Federal Government and its leadership, particularly President Ahmed Bola, accountable for the escalating hardships that millions of Nigerians are now enduring, following the removal of the fuel subsidy and implementation of other policies that have disproportionately impacted the most vulnerable among us.

“Such anti-people policies have plunged countless families into abject poverty, forcing them to make desperate choices just to survive.

“It is imperative that our leaders awaken from their lingering slumber and take immediate, concrete actions to address the root causes of these tragically preventable incidents.

“This is not just a call for better governance but a clarion call for the protection of human dignity and life. The time has come for our leaders to listen to the cries of the people and to prioritize policy measures that uplift rather than undermine the basic rights and livelihoods of Nigerian citizens”.
The party urged Nigeria s to pray for the repose of the souls of the unfortunate citizens who lost their lives in trying to get what to eat in children’s funfairs and distribution of palliatives.

“We call upon the government to implement measures that prevent Nigerians from becoming beggars in a land so richly blessed and to ensure the safety of citizens at public gatherings.

“Reversing the ill thought policies of the Tinubu Administration and bringing sustainable policies that will alleviate poverty and provide for the basic needs of our people is what the PRP demands.

“We equally strongly advise and call on the Nigerian electorates to at every next opportunity vote out the APC and its twin sister, the PDP that have brought poverty and misery to our lives.

“26 years is long enough to prove to all that the said political parties can not deliver this nation to the promised land. The electorates must do better with their votes and do so immediately.

“Our thoughts and prayers remain with the families who are grieving during this difficult time.”

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