Eko Hot Blog reports that the Aremo of Epe Kingdom, Otunba TJ Abass, has implored Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu amid the economic hardship they are experiencing.
Otunba Abass spoke on Friday at a press conference for the Epe Kayokayo festival in Epe, Lagos State.
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Recall that Tinubu assumed office exactly two months ago, replacing former President Muhammadu Buhari, a member of his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Buhari had put in place a plan to remove the petroleum subsidy before he left office.
The new president inherited the plan, which has caused fuel price to spike.
The rise in fuel price has exacerbated the economic hardship of Nigerians as they wait endlessly for palliatives to cushion the effects.
Acknowledging the economic hardship facing Nigerians, Otunba Abass expressed confidence in Tinubu’s capacity to turn the country’s economic fortunes around.
The Eko Hot Blog publisher, who was responding to concerns raised by reporters regarding the effect of the high cost of goods and services on the preparation for the Kayokayo festival, emphasised the planning committee’s commitment and dedication to ensuring a memorable celebration despite the surging prices.
He urged Nigerians not to expect miracles from the new president and called for patience amidst the prevailing economic hardship.
The Epe chief also touted Tinubu’s track record, recalling his performance as the governor of Lagos State, promising that the best days for Nigeria were yet to come.
“We expect him to magically transform Nigeria within two months? It is not possible, let’s be patient with him. He has hit the ground running, and I can guarantee you that with what we have seen during his time as the Governor of Lagos State, the best of Nigeria is yet to come,” Otunba Abass said.
“Asiwaju will do it, he has done it before because I am very privy to the way he works. He loves Nigeria, he is very patriotic, and he will transform Nigeria,” he said.
He further took the gathering on a trip down memory lane, sharing a story of his involvement in Tinubu’s delegation to strike an electricity deal with Enron in Houston back in 2001—the visionary agreement, worth $800 million aimed at providing Lagosians with uninterrupted electricity.
The Aremo of Epe kingdom, however, expressed regret that the political complexities of the time thwarted the ambitious project.
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But he assured the nation that this dream, once unattainable for Lagosians, was now within reach for over 250 million Nigerians.
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