Minister for the Federal Capital Territory, Neysom Wike, claims that the planned demonstration against President Bola Tinubu’s administration is politically driven, citing Nigeria as a “rotten country” as evidence.
Mr. Wike charged that Nigerians were impatient and eager for Mr. Tinubu to work a miracle and end the country’s collapse.
This was said by Mr. Wike on Tuesday during a press conference following an examination of the 13-year-old Karshi to Apo Road building project.
“Let’s be honest with ourselves. Let’s assume that we are engaging in political theater. Let us help our country and be genuine to ourselves if we truly wish to be sincere to ourselves.
“The nation is corrupt. You claim that miracle must be accomplished within a year, but you know that the country is rotten and that a government has just taken office to see what it can do to at least get it to a certain level,” the minister for the Federal Capital Territory emphasized.
You’re here right now, Mr. Wike said. We are discussing a project that was granted funding 13 admirably long years ago. What took place? Nothing. The government has now arrived to see how it can resolve all of these issues, but we are in too much of a hurry to insist that it be completed right away.
It isn’t achievable. This is a political protest, after all.
While pointing out that Mr. Tinubu’s administration is not to blame for the nation’s present unemployment rate, the minister admitted that hunger and unemployment are major causes of unhappiness among the populace.
He claims that although it will take some time, Mr. Tinubu’s administration is making a lot of effort to bring things together.
“So, let’s not listen to political protesters and political jobbers who just want to be popular,” the minister declared. You know, there are those who think they won’t be liked if they don’t voice their criticism. Elections are scheduled for very shortly. These are mere political ploys.
“Just be aware that the administration is taking the issue seriously and is trying to find a solution. Though we think things will improve, we should exercise patience with the government.
A week-long demonstration against hunger and insecurity has been organized by Nigerians in certain parts of the country.
While some individuals and groups have distanced themselves from the planned demonstration, others have argued that it is necessary to bring the sufferings of Nigerians to the attention of the government and the world community.
