President Bola Ahmed Tinubu did not promise immediate solutions to Nigeria’s problems, the former National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) and senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Senator Adams Oshiomhole has asserted.
Oshiomhole who was speaking on Channel Television on Sunday night stated that Nigerians know they did not elect a magician who promised a magical solution.
As the economy bites and Tinubu’s administration continues to grapple with a deteriorating economy, the former APC National Chairman enjoined Nigerians to be patient, adding that the president was not a miracle worker who can magically transform the nation’s economy suddenly.
“You don’t need to give me an example. I know what we (APC) promised more than you, who was reporting it. Whatever you reported, we were the source,” the former governor of Edo State remarked.
“We did not promise a 24-hour solution. We did not promise miracles. We did not promise an overnight solution.
“They know they were not electing a magician. And nobody promised a magical solution.
“You show me any document that says in 48 hours, this will be done. In 14 days, this should be done. In 21 days, this should be done,” Oshiomhole said in defence of Tinubu government.
In his inaugural speech on May 29, 2023, Tinubu announced the removal of fuel subsidy.
The subsidy removal jerked up the fuel pump price from N195 to N500 per litre and, recently to around N600, even as cost of living rises astronomically.