The National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, has assured Nigerians that the dividends of President Bola Tinubu’s nail-biting reforms will soon come to fruition.
The former Kano governor gave the assurance when he received a five-man delegation of the United States chapter of the APC at the party secretariat in Abuja.
His appeal for patience and support to the president is coming amidst the ongoing hunger protest tagged ##EndBadGovernanceInNigeria, which officially entered Day Seven on Wednesday.
Nigeria has been plagued with hyperinflation and hardship occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidies, the floating of the naira, and other economic policies implemented by the Tinubu administration.
The economic challenges have made it tough for the masses to keep up with the skyrocketing cost of foodstuffs and the cost of living.
But Ganduje insisted that the hardship being experienced by the people was a temporary teething problem, which is expected of every positive reform.
He said, “There is no doubt also that even in the so-called developed countries, they have their turbulence (protests) in one way or the other. So, it is not surprising that Nigeria has its own share of the problem. This is not the first time. You will recall that whenever there is a reform agenda, obstacles must be on the way.
“As a result, people must suffer in one way or the other. In the long run, everything will go according to the plan. We are aware that our president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, came in with the intention to introduce reforms. Our institutions are weak, and unless you have strong institutions, you will find it difficult to implement whatever good policies you have.
“So, Mr President is doing all that is needed to be done. In a matter of time, we will come out of this because he is working very hard on the economy. Very soon, we will see positive results.”
Continuing, the APC national chairman praised the US delegation, saying they are quite proud of the massive support the current administration has been getting from them.
“I welcome members of our great Party from America. Today, history is made. It’s a day we cannot forget. They came from one of the farthest places in the world, from the USA to show commitment and love.
“From history, since the time of military politics where we have political parties involved during the AD, AC, ACN, and down to the APC of today, some of you have been in such associations that led to the merger of political parties. So, there’s no doubt that you are committed party men and women, and we appreciate your coming.”
Earlier in his speech, the leader of the five-man delegation of the APC-USA, Prof Adesegun Labinjo, told newsmen they were in the country to show solidarity with the president and the party leadership following the hunger protest that rocked the country.
“We are glad to pay you this courtesy visit in support of the great way you have been leading this party. We cherish you and admire your leadership style. We acknowledge your role as our leader.
“In support of you and our great President, we said since this country is facing turbulence at this time, we’re going there to show our support for our president, for the national leadership of our party, and our great country.
“Despite the discouragement, we insisted on coming. In the face of all the turmoil that they projected will happen or is happening, we are here to support our president, the APC national chairman, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, and our country,” he said.
