Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain, Barrister Uche Onyeagocha has called on President Bola Tinubu to establish a Government of National Unity (GNU) in response to widespread dissatisfaction with his administration.
The former lawmaker, who represented Owerri federal constituency and served as Secretary to the Imo State Government under ex-Governor Emeka Ihedioha, issued this recommendation in an open letter to President Tinubu.
In the letter, Onyeagocha criticized President Tinubu’s handling of recent protests against hunger and bad governance, which began on August 1, 2024.
He expressed doubt that the President’s appointees are providing an accurate picture of the nation’s situation.
The letter condemned Tinubu’s recent broadcast as an exacerbation of the public’s anger, suggesting it added “serious fuel to the flame.”
Onyeagocha urged President Tinubu to consider two options: immediately dissolve his government and form a Government of National Unity or face potential political, economic, and social crises.
He expressed hope that the President would act with wisdom, courage, and statesmanship to address the country’s pressing issues and restore public trust.
Part of the letter read: “I write to you with respect to the National Protests against hunger and Bad Governance which started on 1st of August. In truth, you have united Nigerians with your bad government and hunger.
“I doubt that your appointees are telling you the truth about the state of affairs in Nigeria. Your contempt and/or ignorance about the level of hunger and anger against your administration was perfectly captured in your Broadcast to the Nation on Sunday, 4th August 2024.
“Your broadcast to the Nation has added serious fuel to the flame. The anger of Nigerians against you and your administration is now unparalleled.
“Mr President Sir, respectfully under the circumstances, you have only two options left: You should dissolve your Government immediately and proclaim the formation of a Government of National Unity (GNU).
“I pray that God will touch Nigerians to accept this option in light of the contempt which you displayed against Nigerians in your Broadcast.
“Sir, your failure to consider any of these options would very likely drive Nigeria into a political, economic and social crisis of huge proportions. I pray that you find the wisdom, courage, discipline and statesmanship to act on my advice.”
