By Fatima Zahra Muhammad
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused some politicians of stashing the new naira notes to be used to buy votes in the 2023 elections.
The party which made the allegation in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba on Sunday, claiming that the hoarding of the new notes by some group of politicians has placed poor Nigerians at the receiving end.
According to the party, low-income earners in the country were facing untold hardship due to the uneven distribution of the new naira notes.“Our Party stands with Nigerians; the artisans, traders, drivers, “keke” and “okada” riders, laborers, food vendors, students, and all hard-working citizens at this time of distress.
The PDP urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to probe the distribution of the newly redesigned naira notes in Nigeria.
“The PDP charges the Central Bank of Nigeria to be mindful of the sufferings being experienced daily by Nigerians.
The PDP demands that the bank takes urgent measures to arrest the unbearable situation by ensuring adequate protection and effective monitoring of the cash distribution process.
“Among other measures, the CBN should immediately provide dedicated Mobile Banks and Special Cash Points in areas of need, particularly in the markets and rural areas of our country.
“Using such facilities to dispense low amounts in markets and rural areas will drastically reduce the pain and anguish being experienced by Nigerians at this time,” the party said.
