The Yoruba Council of Elders (YCE) has expressed concern over the state of the nation and urged President Bola Tinubu to address the current hardship faced by Nigerians.
The YCE, in a statement issued by its General Secretary Chief Oladipo Oyewole, on Thursday, September 5, 2024, said Nigerians are still anticipating the "Renewed Hope" promised them by the All Progressives Congress (APC)-government.
The YCE equally expressed the hope that the country will see a positive turnaround, but there is currently a lot of suffering in the land.
The statement reads: “The YCE remains hopeful that Nigeria will have a turnaround.
“However, going by scanty information available on Government pursuits and activities, there is, presently, a lot of suffering in the land.
“Be that as it may, we of YCE stand on our strong position that the interest of the masses to live a good life should be given full attention.
“Without regular supply of electricity and with the official announcement of increase in the price of petrol (PMS), the current hardship cannot but be increased in the daily living by Nigerians. The Federal Government ought to immediately pursue every avenue to make available to our people, the dividends of democracy. Not through distribution of palliatives (that does not seem to filter to the bottom) but by putting in place avenues to enhance proper/quality living through effective governance administration.
“Every Nigerian should be entitled to enjoy our common resources.
“As far as this Elders Council is concerned a lot of administrative work by the government is (absolutely) required for the masses of this country to live, stay alive as respectable and responsible people.
“The state of this nation today is a pill that has a bitter taste.
“Mr. President should, without delay, revisit his drawing board to attend to the short term needs of Nigerians (the immediate needs of the people) whilst pursuing the long term vision of making Nigeria a better place for growth and for development
“As Elders, YCE wants immediate succor for the people to boost the welfare of Nigerians so that all can live in comfort and harmony.
“Infact, the Presidency should do all possible to alleviate the suffering of all Nigerians immediately and without delay,” the Council said.
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