In a recent interview with Chief Ayo Adebanjo, leader of the Pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation Afenifere, has spoken on issues regarding Nigeria's governance and economic policies, as reported by INDEPENDENT.
Chief Adebanjo underlined the pressing need for a new constitution, pointing out its crucial role in addressing contemporary challenges and ensuring equitable governance.
He also tackled the demands put forth by organized labour for an improved minimum wage, critiquing the government's handling of financial allocations in this regard.
Chief Adebanjo's criticism extended to the government's management of funds, expressing doubts about the transparency and effectiveness of their financial claims.
He lamented the differences between the living conditions of politicians and ordinary workers, highlighting a growing social and economic divide within Nigerian society.
This differences, according to Adebanjo, underlines the need for policies that prioritize the welfare of all citizens, particularly in terms of equitable economic opportunities and fair wages.
Moreover, Chief Adebanjo's comments underlined general concerns about governance in Nigeria, including issues of accountability, transparency, and inclusivity.
He stressed the importance of responsive and responsible leadership in tackling these systemic challenges and urged for meaningful reforms that prioritize the interests of the Nigerian people above all else.
"If the government wants to do it, there are a lot of ways of saving money to pay the poor workers. People are suffering, you say you don’t have money, but you have money to do East-West road. Of what importance is that one now? There are other ways of adding economic value. I don’t buy the idea that the government cannot do it, they don’t have the will.They have money to travel all over the places and to do other things. They can afford the money if they have the will to save money to give the poor workers. They feel the workers must suffer, but the senators must not suffer. They feel they must be living in affluence and the workers must be living in poverty. This is untenable, uncharitable, unfair, inequitable and cruel," he said.