Yemi Obafemi
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has commended the efforts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in stabilizing the economy despite the challenges.
Speaking to journalists, after his meeting with the President on Monday night in Lagos, former governor and a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said the purpose of visit is personal and also an opportunity to to encourage him to do more for Nigerians.
But for the little the president has done, we must commend him,”
“I was a one-time critic of the last administration, but you cannot compare the situation now,” he said.
“So, for me, I’m here, one, to take the opportunity of his homecoming, to visit him. And to encourage him to do more for Nigerians.”
According to Fayose, despite the difficulties, the President’s administration has shown courage in taking steps to improve the situation.
“No one is saying it is easy, but there is no miracle that can turn around things overnight,” he said.
The former governor expressed his support for the President’s leadership, stating that he has always believed in his ability to lead the country.
“Even while I was off in office as a PDP governor, sitting governor, I’ve always believed in his leadership and I did not hide my support for him even before he became the president.
“And the only thing we can do as leaders of this country today is to continue to encourage him to lift up his hands, to make the public understand how uneasy it is to lead an economy that is down and today is being stabilised,” Fayose said.
He added that stabilizing the economy and currency are crucial steps towards a better future.
“Stabilising the economy, stabilising the currency, and a few courageous steps the president has taken, and the achievement of his administration put hopes into tomorrow for all of us,” he said.
In a statement that quashed speculations about his political loyalty, Fayose declared that he will remain in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying, “Ayo Fayose will not move from PDP to any political party, not even APC.
“I am 65 years old this year. It is within the choices of those who are choosing to move,” Fayose said.
