Support Tinubu’s plan to end economic hardship, APC stalwart urges Governors

By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has called on the 36 state governors to demonstrate greater commitment to President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to alleviate economic hardship in the country.

Oyintiloye emphasized that the sincere dedication of the governors to the President’s “Renewed Hope Agenda,” regardless of their political affiliations, is crucial to putting Nigeria on the path to economic prosperity.

Speaking on Sunday in Osogbo, the APC chieftain noted that, after critically examining the various interventions by the Federal Government channeled through the states since the removal of the fuel subsidy, it is evident that some governors need to do more to assist the President in meeting the expectations of Nigerians.

The former lawmaker stressed that the governors must prioritize the welfare of the masses by actively supporting the success of these interventions, rather than being perceived as indifferent.

According to him, the Federal Government’s financial interventions aimed at alleviating poverty have not significantly impacted the overall well-being of the masses.

Oyintiloye, a member of the defunct APC Presidential Campaign Council, warned that without the genuine support of the governors, the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda for the masses may be difficult to achieve.

“If some governors were truly committed to supporting the President in delivering good governance, the recent hunger protests could have been averted,” he stated.

Expressing concerns over allegations that some governors were diverting or repackaging bags of rice and other grains sent to states to alleviate the suffering of the masses, Oyintiloye added, “For us to move forward and reduce poverty, the governors must be ready to support the President.”

“While some governors are doing their best to support the President, they are still being perceived as not doing enough.”

He continued, “The burden cannot rest solely on the President. The sincerity of the governors is essential, especially in cutting wasteful spending and curbing corruption.”

“This is not the time for passing the buck. The masses are at the mercy of the governors, who are more accessible. The President is clearly doing a lot to ease the suffering, but can the same be said of the governors?”

Oyintiloye acknowledged that while some of the President’s necessary policies to revive the economy may cause temporary pain, the long-term benefits will be a blessing to the masses.

He also stated that the recent hunger protests, which led to looting, violence, and property destruction, are not solutions to the country’s problems.

Finally, Oyintiloye urged Nigerians to give the President more time to fulfill his electoral promises, noting that 12 months is too short a period to rectify the years of economic decline.