By Ekunkonye Junior, Abuja
Two years into President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s administration, concerns are growing over the country’s economic woes. Amobi Nzelu Esq, popularly known as ‘Apo Six Lawyer’ for his pro bono work on the high-profile case of six Abuja traders allegedly killed by police officers years ago, has criticized the government’s handling of the economy, citing hyper inflation, poor infrastructure, and worsening insecurity and economy.
Mr Nzelu, a senior lawyer of note and the Principal Partner at Chinenye Chambers addressed journalists in his chambers over the weekend.
On the economic challenges and high inflation, Nzelu noted that inflation is on the rise, affecting the purchasing power of Nigerians. He also noted that the state of infrastructure in Nigeria is in dire need of improvement, hindering economic growth and development.
Insecurity, according to him is worsening, driving away investors and causing businesses to shut down. “Most of them are closing down, running to establish in Ghana,” Nzelu said.
Nzelu therefore emphasized the need for transparency in governance, stating that: “under-table transactions in Nigeria has killed Nigeria,” just as he urged the government to be open in its dealings and to provide Nigerians with information on revenue generation.
The senior lawyer also highlighted the impending judiciary staff strike over the inability to fulfill the minimum wage, further exacerbating the country’s challenges.
He therefore lamented the decline of public schools, attributing it to the preference for private schools among those who should be supporting the public education system. “The fees of the private schools are unaffordable, to the detriment of the masses,” he said.
To address these challenges, Nzelu suggested that Nigerians should re-evaluate their approach and work towards a better future.
“If Nigerians can go back to the drawing table, and do the needful, the country will be okay,” he said
