A pro-democracy group, Turn by Turn Initiatives (TBTI), has asked President Bola Tinubu to urgently review his economic policies, warning that the current path is deepening hunger and hardship across Nigeria.
In a statement on Wednesday, the group’s National Convener, Comrade Ben Nworie, said the removal of fuel subsidy was “reckless and hasty,” leaving Nigerians exposed to harsh economic realities without any effective safety nets.
He criticized Tinubu’s recent remarks directing citizens to question their governors over increased federal allocations, describing it as “inciting” and capable of sparking youth restiveness similar to the #EndSARS protests.
“Rather than pumping excess funds to states where many governors are underperforming, Mr. President should have revitalized moribund industries to create jobs and reduce poverty,” Nworie said.
The group also rejected the proposed salary increment for political office holders, saying it would further inflame public anger at a time when millions can barely afford food.
TBTI insisted that fuel subsidy itself was not the problem, but the corruption that undermined its benefits. It urged Tinubu to urgently overhaul his economic policies, warning that “nothing will get better if the government continues on this path.”