The Labour Party in Nigeria is raising alarm over a recent surge in stampedes resulting in multiple deaths. They attribute the tragedy to widespread hunger and poverty, criticizing the government's economic policies for exacerbating the situation.
The Labour Party has expressed concern over the recent series of stampedes that have resulted in numerous fatalities across Nigeria . In a statement released on Monday by the party's National Secretary, Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, the Labour Party condemned these tragic events, which have claimed the lives of over 65 Nigeria ns in Oyo, Anambra states, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Alhaji Farouk stated that the party is 'petrified' by the frequency and severity of these stampedes, which have become increasingly common. He attributed the root cause of these tragedies to the widespread hunger and poverty plaguing the nation. 'The loss of this magnitude of lives at a time when Nigeria is not facing any natural epidemic is a testament to the fact that hunger could be the worst epidemic a people can face,' he asserted. The recent stampedes occurred during the distribution of food items or palliatives. In Ibadan, Oyo State, over 40 children perished in a stampede at a carnival, while in Okija, Anambra State, 20 residents died in a similar incident. More than 10 people also lost their lives in a stampede in the FCT. The Labour Party cited World Bank statistics, which estimated that Nigeria's poverty rate was 38.9% in 2023, with 87 million Nigerians living below the poverty line. The party noted that this poverty rate has escalated to 40.7%, making Nigeria the second-largest poor population globally, after India. Alhaji Farouk attributed the rising poverty and hunger to the economic reforms of the Tinubu administration, which he claims have inflicted immense hardship on Nigerians. He emphasized that hunger is escalating into an epidemic, and many may not survive this situation. The Labour Party urged the government to scale down its agenda in 2025 and redirect its policies towards food production
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