The National Chairman of Social Democratic Party (SDP) has described Eid-el-Fitr is an occasion that marks the end of a tedious but meticulous religious activity of Muslims. As Nigerian Muslims join their counterparts across the world to celebrate this auspicious day, Alhaji Shehu Musa Gabam, the SDP National Chairman admonishes Muslim faithfuls to emulate the virtues and teachings of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) by being steadfast, honest, sincere and corrupt-free. He tasks them to imbibe the spirit the spirit of Holy Month and beyond and spread love to their neighbours and fellow countrymen irrespective of their faith, culture and ethnicity.
The Social Democratic Party national leader further admonishes Muslim Ummah to contribute their quarter in national development and eschew acts detrimental to peace, unity and progress of our dear nation. He reminded the citizens that they are Constitutionally responsible to hold their representatives/leaders at all levels of government accountable.
Alhaji Gabam commends Nigerians for their patients, doggedness and resilience in the face of the prevailing hardship in the country occasioned by the removal of Petroleum Subsidy; the pains of which they still bear the brunt. He emphasized the need for the citizens not to give up on Nigeria as it’s the only country we can truly call ours.
He however calls on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu NOT to take the goodwill of Nigerian voters for granted by inflicting unbearable pains on them through anti-people policies.
That, the President was ill-advised in taking the unpopular decision to raise electricity tarrifs from N68 to N255 per kilowatts-hour, effective April 1, 2024, at this critical time of mounting economic challenges, and that his advisers who sold the idea to him neither love him nor desire the stability of his government. It is the height of insensitivity to contemplate on the part of any government.
The National Chairman advised the President to reciprocate Nigerian people by putting smiles on their faces with good policies and programmes and not the other way round. He urged Mr President to direct the Minister of Power to rescind the reckless decision on the Electricity Tariff Hike as well as the planned removal of its subsidy; as this will only exacerbate the economic hardships of Nigerias and further increase the poverty level.
He also call on the State Governors and Local Council Authorities to be responsive to the plight of Nigerians.
Failure to adhere to the above, the SDP, as a viable opposition political party Will not hesitate to mobilise Nigerians for a peaceful mass Protest against this inhumane decision by the government.
The National Chairman however, prays Almighty Allah to grant Nigeria a sustained peace and stable economy; while wishing Muslim faithfuls a joyful and peaceful celebration across the world.
