A former Secretary-General of the Anglican Communion Worldwide, Bishop Josiah Idowu-Fearon, has challenged the Federal Government to stop denying the hardship confronting Nigerians, saying millions are struggling to afford food and other basic necessities.
Idowu-Fearon, the founder and director of the Kaduna Centre for the Study of Christian-Muslim Relations, said the government should acknowledge the suffering of Nigerians and clearly explain what it was doing to address the economic crisis.
The former Chairman of the Kaduna State Peace Commission spoke in Kaduna on Monday while addressing journalists on the state of the economy, the recent meeting between President Bola Tinubu and Catholic archbishops, the 2027 elections and the role of religious leaders in politics.
His comments came amid continuing public debate over the impact of the Federal Government’s economic reforms, particularly the removal of the petrol subsidy and foreign exchange reforms introduced by the Tinubu administration.
Although the government has repeatedly defended the reforms as necessary to stabilise the economy, increase government revenue and attract investment, Nigerians have continued to complain about high food prices, transportation costs, electricity tariffs and other living expenses.
