Prioritising citizens’ welfare

The essential role of a vibrant leader is to make adequate provision for his followers by securing their lives and property in a well-secured atmosphere. The fact is that the country is lagging behind in both life security and food security. It is a pity that what our political leaders recently announced as a welfare package — an emergency minimum wage on top of regular monthly salaries — cannot mitigate the ongoing hardship at all. Essential commodities are skyrocketing daily owing to the hike in fuel pump prices across the country.

The critical issues prominent in the national dailies are defections from one political party to another ahead of the 2027 general elections. Politicians are expected to set their motives right in all ramifications, because the masses expect them to eradicate poverty in the country before the forthcoming elections. Another priority is to find lasting solutions to insecurity across the country, as nobody will vote in a hostile atmosphere.

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An entire community in Kwara State has abandoned its houses and farms owing to incessant killings of residents by bandits in the region. The affected residents cannot participate in the forthcoming elections until peace is restored in that area. Those aspiring for lofty public offices should prioritise the welfare of the public whenever they occupy positions of authority across the country.

Michael Oladimeji, Ibadan.