From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
A member of the African Democratic Congress ( ADC) , in the House of Representatives, Leke Abejide, has disagreed with the party national chairman, Ralph Okey Nwosu, over the national protests, being organized by some groups, over the hardship in the country.
Abejide, who spoke at a press briefing in Abuja, said he does not align with the alleged support of the ADC national chairman for the protests scheduled to begin on Thursday.
The lawmaker, who chairs the House Committee on Customs, appealed to Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu, stating that protest is the solution to the problems of the country.
Abejide said “I stand before you today to address the recent comments made by Chief Ralph Nwosu, the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), regarding the planned protests against the government.
“While I understand the concerns that have led to this call for protest, and indeed share some of these sentiments, I must firmly oppose such action at this critical juncture in our nation’s journey.
“We cannot deny that our country faces significant challenges. The cost of living has risen, and many Nigerians are struggling to make ends meet. These are real issues that require our collective attention and effort.
“However, it is precisely because of these challenges that we must rally behind an administration that has shown remarkable courage and vision in tackling our long-standing problems head-on.
“Nigerians must know, and especially
the youths, that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Transformative Strides are for the betterment of our collective future. “