Peter Ogbudu Skips Birthday Cake, Urges Tinubu to Act on Economic and Security Crises
In a letter to President Tinubu on May 25, 2026, Peter Ogbudu, known as Gana, announced he would not celebrate his birthday. He said he could not light candles or cut cake while millions of Nigerians struggle to afford basics and live in fear. The letter highlights the impact of the fuel subsidy removal, with rice prices jumping from ₦30,000 to over ₦70,000. Transport fares have doubled or tripled nationwide, and unreliable power and high diesel costs are crippling small businesses. Ogbudu also warned that banditry, kidnappings, and terrorism are destroying local economies. He connected poverty to rising crime and called for transport subsidies, food supply interventions, and youth empowerment programs. He urged security reforms that equip frontline officers and protect farmers. He closed with a plea for transparent progress on national projects like refinery repairs and power upgrades. His message has gone viral as Nigerians share his frustrations and hope for concrete action.
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