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APC Chieftain Ibikunle Urges Patience and Support for Tinubu’s Economic Policies
Alhaji Fatai Ibikunle, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, has urged Nigerians to remain patient and supportive of the current administration led by President Bola Tinubu.
Speaking in Ibadan on Saturday, Ibikunle addressed the planned nationwide protest set for August 1, urging young people to reconsider their intentions.
He emphasized that the present economic challenges are temporary and will improve over time. Ibikunle acknowledged the difficulties faced by the Tinubu administration but highlighted the ongoing efforts to address these issues.
He pointed out that the current economic policies, though challenging in the short term, are designed to lead to long-term prosperity.
Ibikunle, who previously served as a personal assistant to the late Governor Lam Adesina, expressed confidence that the strategies being implemented by President Tinubu will eventually steer the economy back to a path of growth.
He encouraged the youth to support the government’s efforts and to understand the complexities involved in revitalizing the nation’s economy.
He concluded by appealing to the organizers of the protest to allow the administration some time to see the effects of its policies, stressing that collaboration and patience are essential for building a better future for the country.
Nigerian businessman Isaac Fayose pleads with the government and President Tinubu that the minimum wage needs to be increased.
He shared that the current minimum wage of ₦70,000 is not enough considering the current state of the country and urged the government to increase it to ₦200,000.
“President Tinubu, have mercy on our people and increase the minimum wage to ₦200,000 now. I don’t think anyone can survive on the current ₦70,000 minimum wage. ₦70,000 is nothing. If we don’t solve the minimum wage problem, we can’t solve crime.”
Human rights activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju has faced backlash after suggesting that opposition figures, including Peter Obi, could contribute to President Tinubu’s chances of re-election if opposition votes remain divided.
He stated “If Tinubu gets re-elected in 2027, blame Peter Obi and the other contractor-general. With all the insecurity and kidnapping in the country, they are the ones aggressively working for his second term by ensuring opposition votes are divided like they did in 2023.”
His comments sparked criticism from many Nigerians, who argued that Peter Obi is not the only opposition figure and should not be solely blamed for political divisions.
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has expressed confidence that the northern region will support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the next election.
According to Matawalle, the administration has delivered major infrastructure projects and development initiatives across the region.
“For us in the North, our votes for the APC and President Tinubu will show clearly that we appreciate what he’s doing for the region.”
He added “If you see the dualisation of the Abuja–Kaduna, Zaria–Sokoto, and Ilela–Badagry expressways, you will agree with me that the North is experiencing key projects it never had in the past, even when a northerner was president.”
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