LP knocks Tinubu for failing to appoint PWDs, says Obi ‘ll do better
Tamarauemi Ebimini
The Labour Party (LP) has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for failing to appoint Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) into his cabinet, saying that its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will run an inclusive government as a president.
The party emphasised Obi’s track record in championing the rights of marginalised communities, including PWDs. They highlighted his initiatives and policies that have positively impacted the lives of disabled individuals, making him a suitable candidate for promoting equal opportunities and representation in government.
Kaduna State LP Chairman, Awwal Tafoki, who expressed disappointment over the exclusion of PWDs in the present administration’s cabinet said that the PWDs cannot be ignored as they constitutes about 35million of Nigerian population.
Tafoki, who made this known while receiving TAF Africa, a non-governmental Organisation on advocacy visit for the inclusion of PWDs in political party activities.promised that his party would appoint PWDs as delegates and special advisers to LP National Assembly members from Kaduna.
Asked by newsmen whether his party is satisfied with how the current administration is treating PWDs, he said: “Honestly, we are not satisfied. I have not seen a minister, advisers or commissioners to governors as a PWD.”
In his remarks, TAF Africa’s Assistant Programme Manager, George Dominic Amwai, said that the visit to LP’s Secretariat in Kaduna was to advocate for the inclusion of PWDs in the party’s activities. He added that political parties should create a level playing field to allow PWDs participate in electioneering activities.
