APGA Chieftain in Ekiti Accuses Tinubu of Ignoring Hunger Crisis for Second Term Ambition

 APGA CHIEFTAIN IN EKITI ACCUSES TINUBU OF IGNORING HUNGER CRISIS FOR SECOND TERM AMBITION

The former Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in Ekiti State, who now serves as the Deputy National Organizing Secretary of the party, Mr. Alabi Rufus, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address the critical issue of hunger affecting the nation.

Mr. Alabi urged President Tinubu to take decisive action, highlighting that the root causes of hunger are well known and must be tackled to improve the nation's food security. He emphasized that the persistent food shortages are a result of neglect by previous administrations, driven by their ambitions for a second term in office.

In his statement, Mr. Alabi expressed frustration, saying, "You don't keep deceiving us. We all know the roots of this problem." He noted that this issue could have been resolved during the regimes of former Presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari, but their focus on securing a second term prevented them from addressing it effectively.

Mr. Alabi pointed out that the unchecked invasion of farmlands and the killing of farmers by armed individuals have exacerbated the problem. "How can somebody come from nowhere, invade another man's farm on his own land, and because he is carrying an AK-47, kill the owner of the farm?" he questioned.

He further condemned the attacks on villages where armed groups displace residents, forcing them into Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps. "Someone will come from nowhere, enter a village, and start killing people, taking their land and houses. These people have no choice but to stay in IDP camps," Mr. Alabi lamented.

Mr. Alabi stressed that without ensuring the safety of farmers, expecting food surplus in towns is unrealistic. He remarked, "With all this, you expect the farmers to be on their farms, and you expect food surplus in the town? It can't work that way."

Calling for immediate action, Mr. Alabi urged President Tinubu to prioritize the security of Nigerian farmers, allowing them to work without fear. "Mr. President, forget the ambition of a second term and do the needful. Ensure the security of our farmers so they can work on their farms without fear."

He underscored that the damage to property and loss of lives in the country is primarily due to hunger. "Property and lives damaged in this country is too much, and the cause is hunger," he stated emphatically.

Mr. Alabi concluded his appeal by urging President Tinubu to take concrete steps to address the nation's food security challenges, emphasizing that failing to do so would be a disservice to Nigerians. "Please, let President Tinubu do the needful," he implored.