Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu asserted on Sunday that President Bola Tinubu should not be held accountable for Nigeria’s current economic challenges.
Kalu made these remarks while hosting orphans, widows, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and the elderly at his residence in Abia State to commemorate his 53rd birthday.
Responding to inquiries from journalists, the Deputy Speaker clarified that Tinubu is exerting considerable effort to rectify the errors of previous administrations, which have contributed to the nation’s ongoing economic difficulties.
“The hardship we are passing through was not caused by this man. It’s a piled-up case of previous administrations and how they mismanaged one or two things.
“We cannot continue to live in lies thinking that all is well. Tinubu wants to clean up the place so that we can have a sustainable livelihood. Let’s keep supporting and encouraging him,” Kalu said.
He also foresaw a better future for the nation following the present unrest, urging Nigerians to maintain faith in the nation’s current leadership instead of giving up.
The Deputy Speaker claimed that hoarding wealth or living in luxury while others were impoverished amounted to cruelty.
According to him: “What is the essence of keeping things in the warehouse when there is hunger in the land? What is the essence of keeping things until the election periods?
“I’m not interested in the political party or faith. I’m interested in the colour of humanity which is: if you are up, extend your hands to those who are down.
“Let’s spread love, peace and unity, showing others that we care irrespective of their background or political affiliation.”
