Former Senator Dino Melaye has sounded the alarm over the escalating economic hardship in Nigeria, describing the situation as "chartered" and alarming. In a recent appearance on Channels Television's Politics Today, Melaye painted a grim picture of the country's economic reality, where many Nigerians are struggling to make ends meet.
*The Hunger Crisis*
According to Melaye, the level of hunger in the country is unprecedented, with people resorting to scavenging through garbage to find food. He emphasized that malnutrition-related deaths are occurring in rural communities, and the desperation for food is leading to chaos. "The hunger in this country is chartered; people are dying of malnutrition in the rural communities of this country," Melaye lamented.
*A Desperate Situation*
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain warned that the situation has become so dire that people are willing to risk their lives for basic necessities like food. "Take a trip to your village and just announce that you want to share just bags of rice. If you are careful, there will be casualties as a result of the struggle just to get one tin or two tins of rice," Melaye said. "That's the situation we are in this country."
*A Failed Leadership*
Melaye, who represented Kogi West in the Senate, believes that Nigerians have never experienced such hardship under any administration as they are under President Bola Tinubu's leadership. He criticized the Federal Government under the All Progressives Congress (APC) for failing to lead Nigerians on the right path, citing the lack of prospects for a better future. "The possibility of getting to your destination is not there," Melaye said, emphasizing the need for a new direction.
*A Call to Action*
As the economic hardship continues to worsen, Melaye's words serve as a wake-up call for the government to reassess its policies and prioritize the welfare of its citizens. The situation demands urgent attention, and Nigerians are eagerly waiting for a response from their leaders. Will the government heed the call, or will the suffering continue? Only time will tell.
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