Jesutega Onokpasa, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has expressed deep concern over the rising food prices and the growing hunger crisis in Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Onokpasa described the government’s response as alarmingly out of touch with the struggles of ordinary Nigerians.
In an interview with Arise News on Monday, Onokpasa said the hunger situation in the country is both embarrassing and disappointing, especially given President Tinubu’s campaign promises to alleviate hunger.
“President Tinubu promised us that if we helped him get into power, he would ensure a massive increase in food production to feed Nigerians.
However, we are now seeing this shocking level of complacency while food prices continue to soar,” Onokpasa said.
He expressed his disbelief at the administration’s apparent indifference to the skyrocketing prices, adding, “I don’t know what has happened to Asiwaju. As a Catholic, I will offer prayers for him. Whatever is happening, may God deliver him from it.”
Onokpasa further questioned the government’s priorities, saying, “How can you be the president and allow food prices to continue rising? If we can’t reduce the price of fuel, can’t we at least feed the people?”
He also criticized President Tinubu’s reluctance to invest in agriculture, a sector that could help address the country’s food security issues.
“Nigerians are hungry, and it is shameful that President Tinubu appears to be detached from the reality of the people’s suffering,” Onokpasa concluded.
