- Insist Remi Tinubu deserves support, not criticism
From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja
A pro-democracy group, under the auspices of the Natives, has demanded for good, clear, bold and courageous policies with long term benefits from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The group also called for prayers and support for the wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, from Nigerians, especially youths and women.
The Natives also maintained that the First Lady, Oluremi deserves prayers and maximum support from all, not criticism at this stage.
In a statement signed and made available to newsmen in Abuja by the Supreme Leader of the Natives, Olalekan Smart Edwards, advised Nigerians to position themselves positively for the advancement of the country.
While calling on Nigerians to expect good governance devoid of nepotism, ethnic bias and exclusion, Edwards noted: “What Nigerians are expecting are good and clear policies, bold and courageous with long term benefits. As Natives, we are ready for the difficult decisions that will transform our country and turn the economy around, with quick interventions that can cushion the effects on citizens as well as protect the poor.”
On the appeal to support OluremiTinubu, the Natives noted: “Governance has begun, people are realising that we have a country to build, there is no room for distractions for now, Nigerians should allow Tinubu family to deliver on the mandate given to them.
“Critics should leave Oluremi Tinubu alone. She has become the mother of the nation, she has the divine duty to protect her husband, support his vision and speak for expectant Nigerians.
“Former First Lady, Aisha Buhari was almost shut out of the government she labored for until she had to speak up for voters and citizens. So when they called Tinubu ‘Balla blu’, Oluremi was there as his comforter.
“When they said he was shaking after his victory at the APC presidential primary election, Oluremi was his companion, when Tinubu was almost demonized on the issue of Muslim-Muslim ticket, we told the world that Oluremi is a pastor and also a reliable daughter of Niger Delta. We, as Natives, appreciate their harmony, friendship and her role as a pillar to her husband,” the statement read.
The group also called on the First Lady not to be distracted by the ranting of some sons and daughters of hate, stressing: “We call on our First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, to be focused, to be our Queen Esther everywhere and anywhere in the Presidential Villa and should not be weary because you are there for such a time as this to fulfil a divine mandate and purpose.
“As your office requires, millions of Nigerians are waiting for your impact on their lives. The hope of the indigent, the hopeless, the orphans, the unskilled and so on, must be renewed and fulfilled in your time as the mother a new Nigeria,” the statement said.