Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has called on the federal government to reassess its current monetary and fiscal policies, asserting that they are not effectively addressing the challenges facing Nigerians.
Speaking at the launch of the Nigeria Development Update in Abuja, the governor emphasized the urgent need for a change in approach, as the prevailing economic hardships are increasingly impacting ordinary citizens. He warned that the situation has become so dire that even public officials like himself are at risk of being lynched by frustrated citizens.
“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 benefiting from these reforms,” Governor Mohammed stated.
He urged the federal government to implement more effective economic strategies, highlighting that the current financial support is insufficient to combat widespread hunger. “What are you doing to reduce hunger? We must help the people cope,” he added.
Governor Mohammed further lamented the drastic decline in the purchasing power of the people and stressed the need for policy adjustments. “My brother Cardoso, these policies are not working. They need to be reviewed. Let’s not resort to blackmail,” he said.
Addressing the critical issue of electricity, the governor criticized the high tariffs, noting that they are unaffordable for many citizens. “We are on the brink of being lynched. These policies are not working. We must review them,” he concluded.
