Former spokesperson for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kola Ologbondiyan, has expressed concern about the policies implemented under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

He lamented the removal of fuel subsidies and the floating of the naira, stating that they have negatively impacted the country’s economic situation.

During an interview on Channels Television on Monday, November 25, 2024, Ologbondiyan emphasized that a phased removal of the fuel subsidy, along with meaningful palliatives, would have alleviated the economic hardship facing Nigerians.

“Basically, I as Kola Ologbodiyan, subscribe to the ideas laid down by the original founders of the party,” he said.

“For instance, let’s take the issue of the removal of subsidy, because what has brought Nigeria to its knees has been these two major decisions made by President Bola Tinubu, particularly on the subsidy and removal of the naira.

“But under the PDP leadership in the past, I am aware that what we had was a phased subsidy removal, which also came with palliatives. The APC has said Nigerians should go and buy rice at N40,000 per bag. But the needs of Nigerians go beyond rice.

“So, I believe the policies could also be better if we have a public transport system where you and I won’t have to drive our vehicles at a subsidised rate.”

Ologbondiyan also criticised the current approach, adding that it lacks meaningful engagement with the public and fails to offer viable alternatives.

“The unfortunate thing we are witnessing today is that we are paying lip service, even as PDP, to engaging the sitting government on its reforms, to put forward alternatives.

“I know they have championed the issue of tax reforms. However, largely, you and I know that the situation of the economy is very depressing. Most people as we speak cannot even afford to feed,” he said.