The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has asked President Bola Tinubu to immediately address Nigerians amid the ongoing nationwide protest.
On Thursday, Nigerians commenced a 10-day protest against economic hardship in the country.
The nationwide demonstration has, however, been marred by attacks on protesters by security agents.
In a statement on Saturday, Debo Ologunagba, national publicity secretary of the PDP, said the president’s silence has worsened the agitations.
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Ologunagba urged the president to address the country on steps to reduce the price of petrol and curb food inflation.
The PDP also condemned the crackdown on peaceful demonstrators, accusing the ruling party of “sponsoring thugs” to discredit the protest.
“It is indeed worrisome that President Tinubu could remain silent as Nigerians are on the streets demanding for good governance, protection, security and welfare, which are the primary purpose of government” the statement reads.
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“The world is watching in horror as operatives of APC-controlled security agencies assault, shoot and kill unarmed protesters, with thugs allegedly mobilized by the APC also unleashing violence on innocent Nigerians.
“Our Party calls on President Tinubu to end his silence, immediately address the nation and reassure the citizens on issues agitating their minds particularly the reduction in the price of petroleum products and food items.”
The PDP spokesperson said effective resource management and strategic gas investment could lower petrol price below ₦700 per litre.
“Our Party insists that with a deft, transparent and innovative management of resources, economic potentials, comparative advantage and refining capacity, petrol should not sell more than N200 per liter in Nigeria especially with a strategic investment in gas production,” he said.
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The PDP also demanded a probe into the alleged killing of protesters by security agents.
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