Protest: Tinubu capable of providing solutions, APC Chieftain begs Nigerians

Honourable Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has appealed to Nigerians, especially the youth, to shun the proposed protest and keep faith in President Bola Tinubu’s capability to revamp the economy.

Oyintiloye, a former member of the defunct APC Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), said that Nigerians should see a promising future in the present administration’s framework that will pull the country out of the current economic quagmire inherited from past administrations.

The APC chieftain, who made the remarks while speaking with newsmen on Thursday in Osogbo, said that Nigerians’ expectation to get dividends of democracy in the present administration is expectedly high owing to their trust in Tinubu’s pedigree as an astute manager of men and resources.

He, however, said the government is working tirelessly to meet expectations, but the inherited economic challenges and global economic crisis, coupled with the unavoidable policies introduced by the present administration, are gradually moving towards fruition.

Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, said that the intention of the president, by removing the fuel subsidy and merging the foreign exchange, among other policies, was to improve the economy and not inflict pain on Nigerians.

The APC chieftain said that Nigerians should give the president more time to fully develop the economy, which is going through a recovery process.

“With all sense of humility and modesty, we must appreciate the people of this country for their endurance, perseverance, and unflinching support as we are passing through the dark tunnel.

“But one thing that is certain is that after these temporary pains, we shall all live in abundance.

“Although the task is herculean, we are gradually navigating through the storm and challenges the country is passing through.

“In the real sense of it, this present government is working tirelessly on how to stabilise the economy, foreign exchange rates, inflation, and price control.

“With the initiatives and programme designed for good governance by the president, we are getting to the coast of self-sufficiency and economic stability.

“Our people should believe in the leadership of the president and the renewed hope agenda of his administration; in due course, we shall laugh last.

“I strongly believe that with a little patience from Nigerians, we shall soon live in abundance. Let’s exercise a little patience.”

Oyintiloye, who noted that the president felt the pain Nigerians are passing through, said that was why he pleaded with Nigerians to be patient with him.

He said that the president has a listening ear and would do the needful to address the concerns of all Nigerians.

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