With the looming nationwide protest scheduled for August 1, 2024, aimed at addressing hunger and governance challenges in Nigeria, attention has turned towards those who lost the 2023 presidential elections as the alleged orchestrators behind this movement......See Full Story>>.....See Full Story>>
Speaking out against this development in Port Harcourt on Sunday, Chief Tony Okocha, the caretaker committee chairman of Rivers state’s All Progressives Congress (APC), pointed fingers at these political losers, questioning their sportsmanship and patriotism.
“These organizers are well-known for their repeated electoral failures,” Okocha stated. He cautioned against the dangers of such protests, citing examples from countries like Sudan, urging restraint to prevent any disruption of peace and harm to innocent Nigerians.
Highlighting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s efforts amidst Nigeria’s economic challenges, Okocha emphasized proactive government measures. These include the establishment of a national credit corporation to bolster consumption credit across the country. Furthermore, substantial palliatives, including 740 trucks of rice, have been distributed nationwide, aiming to alleviate immediate hardships.
Okocha underscored the significant investments in agriculture by both federal and state governments to ramp up food production. He noted positive economic indicators, such as increased revenue generation by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) and a reduction in national debt in dollar terms. Investor confidence has also seen an uptick, leading to a notable 33% return on investment in the Nigerian stock market, positioning it favorably on the global stage.
In conclusion, Okocha reiterated the government’s commitment under President Tinubu to navigate the current economic downturn, aiming to ensure stability and progress for all Nigerians amidst prevailing challenges.