The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called for a comprehensive review of the 2024 budget, urging the government to prioritize addressing the country's pressing issues such as security, poverty, food insecurity, and infrastructure decay. Obi's demand, conveyed through a statement on his verified social media handle, underscores the need for swift action in light of the controversies surrounding the budget allocations.

Expressing concern over the ongoing debates and resource allocations within the 2024 budget, Obi emphasized the importance of a thorough reassessment of the entire budgetary framework. He stressed the urgency of the situation and called upon both the executive and legislative branches to initiate a prompt review process to enable timely reallocation of resources to critical sectors.

Highlighting the critical areas that require immediate attention, Obi advocated for increased funding in sectors such as security, poverty alleviation, food security, and power supply. He lamented the dire state of affairs, citing Nigeria's alarming hunger statistics, inadequate power supply, and the staggering number of out-of-school children, which he deemed unacceptable.

In urging a shift of focus towards social welfare initiatives rather than non-essential expenditures like a presidential yacht, Obi urged government officials to prioritize the nation's most pressing challenges. He emphasized the need for collective sacrifice and urged both the executive and legislative arms to address the nation's myriad challenges through resource reallocation and targeted interventions.

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