Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), has assured Nigerians that the challenging reforms implemented by President Bola Tinubu will soon yield positive results. The former Kano governor provided this assurance during a meeting with a five-man delegation from the United States chapter of the APC at the party secretariat in Abuja.
Ganduje’s call for patience and support comes amid the ongoing #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria hunger protests, which reached their seventh day on Wednesday. Nigeria is grappling with hyperinflation and economic hardships following the removal of fuel subsidies, the floating of the naira, and other policies introduced by the Tinubu administration. These changes have significantly increased the cost of food and living expenses.
Ganduje emphasized that the current difficulties are temporary and typical of any significant reform process. He stated, “There is no doubt also that even in the so-called developed countries, they have their turbulence (protests) in one way or the other. So, it is not surprising that Nigeria has its own share of the problem. This is not the first time. You will recall that whenever there is a reform agenda, obstacles must be on the way. As a result, people must suffer in one way or the other. In the long run, everything will go according to the plan. We are aware that our president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, came in with the intention to introduce reforms. Our institutions are weak, and unless you have strong institutions, you will find it difficult to implement whatever good policies you have. So, Mr President is doing all that is needed to be done. In a matter of time, we will come out of this because he is working very hard on the economy. Very soon, we will see positive results.”
The APC national chairman also praised the visiting US delegation for their support, expressing pride in the backing the current administration has received from them. He said, “I welcome members of our great Party from America. Today, history is made. It’s a day we cannot forget. They came from one of the farthest places in the world, from the USA to show commitment and love. From history, since the time of military politics where we have political parties involved during the AD, AC, ACN, and down to the APC of today, some of you have been in such associations that led to the merger of political parties. So, there’s no doubt that you are committed party men and women, and we appreciate your coming.”
Prof. Adesegun Labinjo, the leader of the five-man delegation from APC-USA, expressed their solidarity with the president and the party leadership amidst the ongoing protests. He stated, “We are glad to pay you this courtesy visit in support of the great way you have been leading this party. We cherish you and admire your leadership style. We acknowledge your role as our leader. In support of you and our great President, we said since this country is facing turbulence at this time, we’re going there to show our support for our president, for the national leadership of our party, and our great country. Despite the discouragement, we insisted on coming. In the face of all the turmoil that they projected will happen or is happening, we are here to support our president, the APC national chairman, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, and our country.”
