The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has condemned the Federal Government’s decision to halt allocations to Rivers State, News About Nigeria reports.
He made this known in a statement via his verified handle on X on Friday.
He noted that the government’s actions toward Rivers State should prompt concern from well-meaning Nigerians.
He stated that the decision would negatively impact the common people of the state, including health workers, school teachers, civil servants, and everyday citizens who are already facing severe hardship.
He therefore urged the government to prioritize the well-being of every Nigerian.
He said, “In my political trajectory, I have consistently refrained from name-calling or engaging in personal disputes, choosing instead to focus on issues that directly impact the masses, particularly the suffering poor of Nigeria.
“Despite the national attention the Rivers State crisis has gained, I have largely stayed away from matters specific to a state. However, a recent court judgment halting allocations to the state—and the resulting consequences—demands attention.
“This curious decision now calls upon every well-meaning Nigerian to appeal for its immediate reversal.
“Consider the pensioner struggling to survive on a meager income alongside the health workers, school teachers, civil servants, and everyday citizens whose lives are already marked by severe hardship.
“How much more can they endure?
“This latest development risks pushing them even further into distress—even into untimely deaths—by compounding the challenges they face each day.
“As leaders—whether in the Executive, Legislative, or Judicial our decisions, and actions should be guided by a commitment to the well being of the less privileged and vulnerable among us.
“As we work toward a better future for all, we must genuinely care about the poor and prioritize the well-being of every Nigerian.
“What we do today should lay the foundation for a new Nigeria that is possible.”
