The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has accused the government of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led by President Muhammadu Buhari of sinking the country and citizens much deeper into the abyss of misery, poverty and preventable deaths since its inception into power. In a statement signed by its President, Prof. Emmanuel Osodeke, yesterday in Abuja, ASUU also accused the current administration of being selfish, unpatriotic and suffocating the citizens through its anti-poor policies.

He said: “To say Nigerians are gasping for breath under the suffocating atmosphere created by the ruling class is to state the obvious. Governments at the federal, state and council levels appear enamoured of policies which aggravate the suffering of the mass of Nigerians. “Expectedly, the Supreme Court ruling which halted the 10th February, 2023 deadline on the Naira design policy should somewhat mitigate the aggravated suffering of Nigerians occasioned by yet another anti-poor policy. “The crisis arising from the redesign of the country’s currency reverberated in every sector of the economy and it will require very serious efforts by developmental economists to fully determine the magnitude of its damage. The ambush tactic of Godwin Emefiele to “eliminate cash” was applied in India in 2016 with unsalutary consequences.

“So, ASUU commends the Supreme Court for siding with the suffering Nigerians whose miserable lives would have been compounded by Emefiele’s policy if they are not sent to their early graves by it. “In the same way government’s explanation on non-circulation of the redesigned currency is meaningless, no attempt to rationalize non-accessibility of petroleum products is tenable. This outgoing government raised Nigerians’ hope of fixing the country’s refineries when it was coming to power in 2015. “Eight years down the line, it has been giving one excuse after another; allowing a free rein to the oil subsidy scammers! Nigerians know the truth; they know the local refineries can work if the core leadership of the ruling class is willing to commit class suicide. But it’s a poisonous tablet none is willing to swallow! “As Nigerians continue to lick the socio-economic injuries inflicted on them by unpatriotic, selfish and rent-seeking politicians, the more the country sinks deeper and deeper into the abyss of poverty, unemployment and underemployment, preventable diseases and death, insecurity, ignorance and misery.

“In the face of the life-threatening stagflation, the political class carries on as if nothing is amiss. So, rather than abating, the cankerworm of corruption is gaining deeper roots each day among those Nigerians entrusted with their collective patrimony. “However, ASUU calls on Nigerians irrespective of tongue, tribe or religion to stand for deepening and defending democracy. Let’s work with patriotic Nigerians in labour and civil society to resist anti-people policies and mitigate the people’s suffering. On our part, ASUU shall work closely with the new leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and other patriotic Nigerians to protect and further the interests and well-being of all Nigerians at all time.”

https://247updates.com.ng/apc-sinking-nigeria-deeper-into-abyss-of-misery-death-ASUU/

I guess ASUU should sacrifice their eturning officer roles for the poor Nigerians.

Yes I would love to be a returning officer too in the upcoming elections with a lot of benefits.

I still don't get why ASUU are angry with the simple instruction. Close school let the student return back home to vote.

Muhammadu Buhari is sinking the country and citizens much deeper into the abyss of misery, poverty and preventable deaths since its inception into power.

madridguy:

Urchin, where you do you get new notes and fuel without stress? Is there a separate market for you urchins? How much is you guy's monthly stipend? Lastly, why do you derive joy in the suffering of the masses?

slivertongue:
Muhammadu Buhari APC is sinking the country and citizens much deeper into the abyss of misery, poverty and preventable deaths since its inception into power.

What's the difference between Buhari, Tinubu and APC? They are all locusts, cankerworms and caterpillars.

Newton2024:
What's the difference between Buhari, Tinubu and APC? They are all locusts, cankerworms and caterpillars.

APC represents both. APC is a calamitous disaster

Any lecturer, non academic staff or student that still support or eventually vote for APC deserve to suffer till death!

May the universe repay any Nigerian who after all these crimes against humanity committed by APC, end up voting for them.

I repeat, any such person deserve to suffer till their death!!!

Nigerians should reject APC now before is too late.
Let's vote wisely

Call a spade a spade; Bubu and his cabal are sinking Nigeria into an abyss. Anybody that supports school closure deserves whatever they get

I'm not going to take the words of these professors for a good will....


They were the people who announced the results collated and some of them inflated the scores to bring in this government...


Untill they make a difference while calling the real results during collation...

They should use their power to campaign for a better government that will be beneficial for all....

Guess ASUU University VCs and membersbyn were part of those who legalised this fraud in 2015?

madridguy:
I still don't get why ASUU are angry with the simple instruction. Close school let the student return back home to vote.

You always support what APC does. ASUU is talking about scarcity of naira you are talking of closing of schools.

And now you can commend the Federal government for closing our schools for their own personal interest but when ASUU go on strike you all term it wickedness from ASUU and support the government for not paying the 8 months salary.