Confab: It’s a distraction, waste of resources —Tinubu

Senator representing Lagos Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, weekend, criticised the convocation of a National Dialogue by President Jonathan saying it is a distraction and mere waste of time and resources.

She also questioned the rationale behind the convocation of a National Dialogue when the 2015 elections is around the corner.
Speaking during the 10th Town Hall meeting with constituents of Lagos Central Senatorial District, Sen. Tinubu said the government must get its priorities right in pursuing real economic growth and Nigeria must cure itself of waste and over dependence on oil income.

According to her; “In the 2014 budget that just passed through second reading on Tuesday February 4, 2014, a total sum of 7 billion was allocated for the National Dialogue. I am not against convening a National Conference, but the question is why now that gubernatorial elections in Ekiti and Osun states are just around the corner.”