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Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has slammed President Bola Tinubu over his recent comments on the high cost of living in Nigeria.<\/p>\n

The President had made the statement during a meeting with former Nigerian lawmakers at the State House in Abuja, where he stressed the importance of hard work and resilience in overcoming Nigeria\u2019s economic difficulties.<\/p>\n

He stated that the country can no longer expect \u201ca free bowl\u201d without addressing its economic challenges.<\/p>\n

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Tinubu acknowledged the hunger in the country but emphasized that there is no \u201cfree beer parlour.\u201d<\/p>\n

In response, HURIWA, through its National Coordinator, Emmanuel Onwubiko, condemned the comments as hypocritical.<\/p>\n

The group pointed out that while the government urges citizens to endure hardship and make sacrifices, billions of naira are being spent on the upkeep and entertainment of the president\u2019s and vice-president\u2019s families in Aso Rock.<\/p>\n

Additionally, they highlighted unconstitutional expenditures for the first lady\u2019s luxury foreign trips.<\/p>\n

HURIWA argued that this contradiction between Tinubu\u2019s rhetoric and the government\u2019s actions demonstrates a disconnect between the leadership and the struggles of ordinary Nigerians, who are facing rampant inflation and severe economic hardships.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis dichotomy between words and actions exemplifies the disconnect between the leadership and the everyday struggles of millions of Nigerians grappling with inflation and economic hardship,\u201d the rights group said.<\/p>\n

While President Tinubu called for patience and hard work to rebuild the nation, HURIWA criticised the federal budget, which allocates billions of naira annually to cover the costs of food, accommodation, and entertainment for the president\u2019s and vice-president\u2019s households\u2014all funded by taxpayers.<\/p>\n

The rights group pointed out that this free provision of basic necessities contradicts the president\u2019s assertion that there is no \u201cfree beer parlour,\u201d as it shows that the country\u2019s leaders are benefitting from a system that spares them personal financial burdens while everyday Nigerians face increasing financial pressure.<\/p>\n

HURIWA further noted that research into the 2023 budget revealed staggering amounts allocated for foodstuffs, catering, and refreshments in the Presidential Villa, alongside significant funds for vehicles and other expenses meant to enhance the personal comfort of the president\u2019s family.<\/p>\n

\u201cResearch has revealed that in the 2023 budget, significant sums were allocated for feeding in the Presidential Villa. The Presidency\u2019s budget for foodstuffs, catering materials, and refreshments ran into billions, alongside substantial allocations for vehicles and other expenditures for the personal comfort of the President\u2019s family,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n

The group argued that if the government were truly committed to austerity, these expenses should be drastically reduced, and the President and Vice-Presidents families should bear their own personal costs, just as most Nigerian citizens do.<\/p>\n

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