Protest: Reps Member, Odidiomo Urges FG for Immediate Suspension of Aggravating Policies

As part of efforts to douse the raging tension across the nation, Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Olajide, has appealed to the Federal Government to immediately suspend government policies that can further aggravate the agitations of Nigerians pending when an amicable resolution will be reached between parties.

Hon. Adedeji Olajide, who is the chairman, House of Representatives committee on Digital and Information Communication Technology, while speaking with newsmen in Ibadan the Oyo state capital on sunday said implementation of some controversial government policies at this critical moment will further escalate the growing tension and anger among Nigerians.

He said policies and statements from government officials at this crucial time of our nassent democracy should be guided with utmost care and sense of responsibility, guaguing the mood of the masses.

The lawmaker, who represents Ibadan North-west/Ibadan South-west federal constituency of Oyo state at the national assembly, specifically cited the recent blocking of MTN lines of customers and the alleged tariff increase by telecom operators as examples of policies that are capable of further worsening the already growing tension among the masses.

He re-affirmed that, though the official telecoms regulatory agency in the country, NCC has clarified their stand on the mis-information, programmes and policies of government to be implemented at this delicate time must be well thought out before being made public.

He maintained that, “The people are angry, and government at all levels needs to be sensitive to their plight and it is crucial that government take immediate action to address the growing discontent among Nigerians.”

Olajide urged the Federal Government through the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation and that of the Head of Service to as a matter of urgency direct all its Ministries, Departments, Agencies and parastatals stand down on all policies and decisions that will further polarize the system by standing down on implemention pending when an amicable resolution will be reached to resolve the impasse.