“It’s Sad Life Has Become Cheap Than Food In Nigeria” – Peter Obi Laments

Mr. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the general election held on February 18, remarked on Monday that it is distressing how life has become devalued in the country.

Obi highlighted that the frequent incidents of stampedes and competition for food underscore the severe levels of hunger and starvation prevalent in the nation.

The former governor of Anambra State lamented that the country is witnessing a scenario where individuals are perishing due to hunger long before anticipated, emphasizing that the frantic quest and competition for limited food resources have transformed into perilous endeavors.

The statement came after stampede at Nasarawa State University, where two students lost their lives while hustling for government provided food.

Another four people have also reportedly lost their lives in a stampede during an almsgiving zakat exercise for the poor in Bauchi State.

In a post on his X handle, Obi said the development showed the level of desperation among the people.

According to him, with food prices soaring higher every day and the nation continuing to wallow in unproductivity, the people now live their lives not knowing where the next meal will come from.

He said:-

“It is saddening how cheap life has become in this country today. It is now a daily occurrence to read reports of our fellow Nigerians who lose their lives while struggling for basic food to eat.

“Just 3 days ago, I lamented the disheartening occurrence involving some of our children at Nasarawa State University who lost their lives in a stampede while hustling for government provided food.

“Yesterday, another four people have also reportedly lost their lives in a stampede during an almsgiving zakat exercise for the poor in Bauchi State. These regular occurrences of stampede and struggle for food only reflect the depth of hunger and starvation in the country.

“It also shows the level of desperation among our people. With food prices soaring higher every day and our nation continuing to wallow in unproductivity, our people now live their lives not knowing where the next meal will come from.”

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