Former Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu, has urged President Bola Tinubu to initiate quarterly town hall meetings as a means of engaging with political stakeholders and community leaders across the six geopolitical regions.

Shittu, who served as a minister in the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, emphasized the importance of direct communication with the people, stating that it was crucial for Tinubu to address the populace amidst the challenges posed by the fuel subsidy removal.

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While acknowledging that Tinubu cannot be solely held responsible for the current economic challenges, Shittu insisted on the necessity of the President engaging directly with citizens through town hall sessions.

He encouraged Tinubu to adopt the approach he employed during electioneering, wherein he conducted town hall meetings as an effective means of connecting with grassroots sentiments.

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Shittu emphasized that such direct interactions would provide an opportunity for people to express their concerns or criticisms directly to the President. He asserted that valuable insights could be gained from diverse perspectives, contributing to a more comprehensive understanding of the issues at hand.

The former member of the Oyo State House of Assembly stressed the need for sustained and regular engagement, cautioning against waiting until election periods to initiate such town hall meetings.

Shittu highlighted the significance of politicians in impacting a large number of people and urged Tinubu to personally dedicate time to address people’s complaints rather than relying solely on media aides.