Sen. Adedayo Adeyeye, Chairman of the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA), has appealed to Nigerians to shelve the August 1st scheduled protest and support President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
He told newsmen on Saturday in Ibadan that the planned protest would bring untold hardship, given the current situation in Nigeria.
Adeyeye expressed concern that hoodlums and miscreants could hijack the protest, undermining the organizers’ good intentions.
“The fear that we have is that hoodlums, miscreants, and evil people will hijack the protest, turn it violent, and bring untold hardship on innocent people,” he said.
Adeyeye, also the Chairman of South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA), expressed confidence that the President’s economic policies would benefit Nigerians in the long run.
“I appeal to Nigerians to be patient, exercise restraint, and give the government more room to operate,” he said.
“I am confident that the President’s economic policies will ultimately yield fruitful dividends for the people of this country,” he added.
He noted that the President has proven to be a listening leader who understands the struggles of Nigerians.
The former minister praised the President’s achievements since assuming office, highlighting efforts to lift Nigeria from its current challenges.
Adeyeye listed achievements such as the students’ loan program, Local Government Autonomy, security re-engineering, and palliatives distribution.
He also mentioned ongoing reforms aimed at returning the country to the path of progress and prosperity.
The former minister commended the federal government for the regular distribution of palliatives, urging involvement of reputable associations in the process.
Adeyeye stressed that involving such groups would ensure palliatives reach the targeted grassroots people.
