From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja
The Former Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dumebi Kachikwu has stated that it is time for Nigerians to move from the policies of blame game to solutions roundtables.
Kachikwu made this known at a news conference in Abuja.
He lamented that Nigerians are found of dwelling on blame games, listing of the nation’s problem, instead of seeking for possible solutions.
He added that he will be having a physical town hall meetings across the country, where discussion will be held on seeking solutions to the current economic situation.
Kachikwu explained that the “let’s talk solutions roundtables” will comprise of the government and Nigerians, to discuss on what the problem is and what is expected from the government and wealthy Nigerians.
“We are big on the blame game, big on identifying problems but low on proffering solutions. Why? Because we can’t score political points with solutions in a nation that is intoxicated with the nectar of problems. Solutions will never go viral on social media”
“We need to leave the streets now and head to the solutions roundtable. We are in a quagmire and what do we do?’ should be the only question on our lips.
The ADC presidential candidate stressed that the government is not an all knowing organ so, the masses need to speak out on what should be done to have a nation that would work for all .
He added that the issues of tribes and ethnicities have really affected the growth of the nation.
“We need a new Nigeria where there is no place for tribes and ethnicities, it too difficult to move Nigeria forward with this huge sentiment” Kachikwu added.
Kachikwu emphasized the need for Nigerians to rise about sentiments and work together for a better nation
“We must rise above sentiments if we really want this government to succeed.” Kachikwu emphasized