A former Governor of Ogun State, Senator Gbenga Daniel, has urged Nigerians to be patient and not to be overwhelmed with the worsening economic situation of the country.
The representative of Ogun East Senatorial District said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu inherited a failed economy.
Addressing the newsmen during his tour of the Ijebu-Ode area of Ogun State, Daniel noted that he could see light at the end of the tunnel, expressing his desire for President Tinubu to give room for open discussion about the economic challenges facing the country.
He further disclosed that unfortunately, due to one reason or the other, the President could not talk about this reality, but has been working round the clock to find solutions to the challenges confronting the nation.
While citing the daunting economic situation inherited from the previous administration within the same political affiliation, the former two-term Governor pleaded with Nigerians to show understanding and cooperate with the present administration as it remains committed to a more prosperous nation.
Otunba Daniel said: “Our president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I wish he could talk, but he cannot as this is the same party he took over.
“However, from what I know, we just have to praise his courage.
“We acknowledge that things are very difficult, but we need to encourage him.
“We urge our people to be patient.
“By the special grace of God, everything will be alright.
“I want to specially plead with you, my people, and in particular I want to plead with you to show understanding towards our President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“He inherited what we can call a failed economy, but it is important for you to understand.
“All the things that have happened before, he cannot change.
“All he intends to do is to find solutions, and I want to assure you that by the end of his term, our country will be better for it.
“I want to remind all of you that you must not forget, we are the next, we are the ones there.
“If we do not do it well and do not stand by ourselves, we will be abused.
“Therefore, I want to plead with all of you, let us show a little more patience and understanding.
“By the grace of God, everything will be okay.”
The former governor further said he was quite aware, just like the government of the day, that there is hunger in the land, adding that this was why he decided to lend a helping hand with the monthly distribution of over 12,000 food packs to the people of the Senatorial District.
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Speaking directly to the residents of Ogun East Senatorial District, Daniel reiterated his commitment to executing tasks entrusted to him in Abuja, assuring them that he would fulfill his responsibilities of facilitating laudable projects that will make life more meaningful for the residents of his constituency.
“Now, talking to my people, I want to assure you that the tasks you gave me to execute in Abuja, by the grace of God, I will do them all,” he said.
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