Title: HURIWA Slams FG Over London Conference: A Wasteful PR Stunt Amid economic Hardship
Unacceptable and Indefensible - HURIWA Condemns Tinubu's Ministers for Proposed London Journey
Hey there! Let's talk about this whole thing involving the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) blasting the federal government over a planned international press conference in London.
This conference is supposed to be a stage for top officials from President Bola Tinubu's administration to strut their stuff and talk about the government's "legacy projects." Now, the ministers scheduled to attend include some heavy hitters like Nyesom Wike (FCT), Dave Umahi (Works), and Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo (Interior).
But, HURIWA ain't having it. According to them, this London bash is nothing but a costly and thoughtless public relations stunt when folks back in Nigeria are facing tough times.
Emmanuel Onwubiko, the head honcho at HURIWA, put it like this: "It's a real slap in the face that ministers who haven't delivered for their own people are jetting off to London to spin yarns about imaginary accomplishments. Are we really supposed to believe that London is where Nigerians will feel the impact of these so-called legacy projects?".
HURIWA didn't mince words, calling the conference a propaganda-driven tour designed to gloss over the administration's poor performance. They pointed out that Nigerians have been put through the wringer with policies like the removal of the fuel subsidy and the devaluation of the naira, yet the government seemingly wants to take a victory lap for unseen projects.
The group questioned the transparency surrounding the trip, asking if the National Assembly green-lighted the spending and whether ordinary Nigerians were consulted about the necessity or cost of this PR junket.
To sum it up, HURIWA ain't impressed. They think the government's moves are out of touch and a waste of taxpayer dollars during tough times. They called for the immediate cancellation of the trip and urged President Tinubu to focus on solving Nigeria's pressing problems instead of painting a pretty picture abroad.
And just an FYI, the Associations ain't the only ones feeling this way. Other Nigerians have taken to social media, expressing their dissatisfaction with the government's priorities. Guess we'll have to wait and see if President Tinubu listens.
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[1] Source: https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/493357-huriwa-berates-tinubu-administration-over-foreign-press-conference.html
- In a strong critique, HURIWA has accused President Tinubu's administration of orchestrating a wasteful public relations stunt by organizing an international press conference in London, allegedly during economic hardship in Nigeria.
- The London conference, scheduled to discuss the administration's so-called "legacy projects," will reportedly feature ministers like Nyesom Wike (FCT), Dave Umahi (Works), and Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo (Interior).
- However, HURIWA claims the conference serves as a propaganda-driven tour intended to gloss over the administration's poor performance, citing unpopular policies like the removal of fuel subsidy and the devaluation of the naira.
- Amidst calls for transparency, HURIWA questions if the National Assembly approved the spending for this PR event and if ordinary Nigerians were consulted about its necessity or cost.
- In the general news section, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) and Asiwaju Bola Tinubu have been actively involved in political discussions, with issues such as the Senate's approval of Tinubu's nominees as INEC RECs and the submission of a budget for the FCT to the Senate.
- Furthermore, the Association for Progressive Congress (APC) and other political entities in Nigeria, including the general population, have been vocal in expressing their views on various policy-and-legislation matters and current events, such as the role of governors like El-Rufai, the establishment of Forest Guards, and the priorities of the presidency.
