Olisa Metuh, the former national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called on Nigerians from all walks of life to rally behind President Bola Tinubu‘s administration.
He underscored the positive steps taken by Tinubu’s administration, indicating its commitment to the right direction.
In a statement personally signed and shared with journalists in Abuja on Sunday, January 14, Metuh asserted that President Tinubu, in his seven months of leadership, has demonstrated proactive leadership and respect for the sentiments and sensibilities of Nigerians.
Comparing the present administration with its predecessor, the former PDP spokesman highlighted that President Tinubu has appropriately reoriented governance and its operational methods.
He pointed out that under the president’s leadership, the fight against corruption has regained its effectiveness and is not merely wielded as a tool against perceived adversaries.
However, he urged citizens to wholeheartedly support the President, emphasizing that such support would signify everyone’s contribution to realizing the desired Nigeria, describing the country as a work in progress.
He said: “In the last seven months, under the new administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, there is renewed confidence in the Nigerian project, especially in observing best democratic practices. This government definitely appears to have regard for the liberty and freedom of individuals as well as for transparency and accountability.
“The most reassuring step is the genuine, determined and uncompromising fight against corruption and financial crimes in the country, different and distinct from a fight targeted at opposition figures whilst protecting and sparing those on the corridors of powers.
“Today, we see serving ministers and people who are holding top offices being removed from office and investigated for prosecution over corruption and financial crimes.
“In the past, the fight against corruption was merely a political cum campaign tool fueled with massive media trials and only targeted at diminishing opposition shining talents. The fight against corruption is now distinctive to persons who have questions to answer and not a tool for persecution.
“More importantly, there is no more demarketing of Nigerians and Nigeria as a nation by those who tagged our hardworking youth as lazy and tarred innocent and resourceful Nigerians on the international arena with the brush of corruption.
“Nigerians across the board, have applauded the unprecedented patriotic stand for good governance in cutting the cost of governance at the federal level reflected in the recent slashing of all official entourage to state and international events by 60 percent.
“President Tinubu has demonstrated proactive leadership; a listening and approachable leadership that respects the sensibilities of Nigerians as well as the need to re-engineer our nation for greater multi-sectoral productivity.
“This uncommon patriotism requires the recognition and support of all well-meaning Nigerians within the public, private, and civil society sectors, irrespective of political, ethnic, religious, or vocational affiliations.
“From that standpoint, I call on all Nigerians to set aside every sectional, political, and religious sentiment and put the national interest first by supporting President Tinubu bearing in mind that his success is the nation’s success today and for generations yet unborn.
“Nigeria’s future is much better served by contributions, inputs, and constructive criticisms as obligations and duties of responsible citizens in every participatory democracy.
“Finally, it is evident that there is a sure and steady move to where we want to be as a nation. This government indeed, is reflective of a good work in progress. May God perfect our prayers for a great nation.”
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