Peter Obi Urges Total Review of 2024 Budget Amidst National Concerns
In a bold move, Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has called for a comprehensive reassessment of the 2024 budget, citing pressing issues ranging from security threats to widespread poverty and crumbling infrastructure.
Expressing his concerns in a statement released on Monday, Obi emphasized the urgent need for both the executive and legislative branches to act swiftly. He pointed to the current controversies surrounding the budget's allocation of resources as a significant reason for his call for review.
"The Executive and Legislative arms should initiate an immediate review of the budget as it is still in early days of implementation in order to enable them to do urgent virement of resources to critical areas," Obi stated.
Highlighting the gravity of the situation, Obi stressed the necessity of reallocating funds to vital sectors such as security, poverty alleviation, food security, and power supply.
"We have become one of the hungriest nations in the world and one of the most difficult nations in the world to live in, with food prices constantly going out of the reach of most Nigerians. Power supply is abysmally poor, and Nigerians are now mostly in total darkness, as over 60% are without power supply," Obi lamented.
He also drew attention to the alarming rate of out-of-school children in the country, urging authorities to prioritize education and address this pressing issue.
"I, therefore, urge our executive and legislative arms to consider the many challenges facing our nation and re-allocate resources to these very critical areas. This is the time for complete sacrifice," Obi concluded.
Obi's call for a budget review underscores the need for proactive measures to tackle Nigeria's multifaceted challenges, from security threats to socio-economic disparities.
