BAT Appeals to Nigerians for Calm over Fuel, New Naira Notes Scarcity • “That Is Asiwaju Tinubu I Know”-Soji Akanbi Hails APC Presidential Standardbearer for Standing with Masses

BAT Appeals to Nigerians for Calm over Fuel, New Naira Notes Scarcity • “That Is Asiwaju Tinubu I Know”-Soji Akanbi Hails APC Presidential Standardbearer for Standing with Masses.

All Progressives Congress(APC) Presidential Candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has once again appealled to Nigerians to remain calm as the government and relevant agencies continue to work out solutions to the scarcity of new notes and fuel in many parts of the country.

Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, Asiwaju Tinubu identified with the masses by sympathising with the people, especially, the downtrodden who have been made to bear the brunt of the new naira policy by the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) and irregular supply of petrol that have combined to inflict avoidable pains on the masses.

Bayo Onanuga, Director, Media & Publicity
APC Presidential Campaign Council while quoting the NADECO Pro-Democracy Icon, Asiwaju Tinubu, said the former Lagos state governor commended NNPC Limited for the fuel supply relief being enjoyed in the Federal Capital Territory and urged the company to step up its act to bring relief round the country.

He also urged the CBN not to be dogmatic in the deadline it has fixed for the transition from old Naira notes to the new one, especially, as the unintended consequence of the policy has been massive pain on our people.

The former governor said he is distressed by news of cash strapped farmers having to sell their products excessively cheap to avoid losing all. Such dispiriting experience in the short term may be a disincentive to our hardworking farmers.

The former Governor of Lagos assured Nigerians that the current challenges will soon be over and pleaded that people should avoid anything capable of causing unrest in the country even when they are justifiably angry.

“This is a challenging period in the life of our country when our people are made to stay on the line for hours to get fuel and even get their own money from the banks.

“I empathise with Nigerians across the country especially the poor masses who have been made to bear the brunt and pains of the CBN Naira policy and fuel scarcity the most.

“While government continues to work to solve these problems, let’s stay calm, maintain the peace and continue to shun and avoid any act capable of causing civil unrest and disharmony.

“What the opposition and enemies of democracy want is to create a state of national siege and tension that can disrupt the coming general elections and create an atmosphere of strife in our country.

“We must say no to them. We must be resolute and stand firm to protect our democracy by ensuring we hold our elections in a peaceful and orderly manner.

“I am in this race to bring renewed hope and prosperity to all Nigerians.

“There are no challenges that will be difficult for us as a people to surmount when we stand in unity of purpose.

“When you elect me, I will work to ensure security, economic prosperity, national unity and cohesion and we will together build a country that will be a source of joy to us all and a pride to every black person everywhere in the world,” Tinubu said.

While reacting to the patriotic and pro-people stance of Asiwaju Tinubu, Senator Rilwan Adesoji Akanbi, a close ally to BAT and the Okanlomo of Ibadan Land, hailed APC presidential flagbearer for genuinely standing with masses in these trying times, in Nigeria’s national life.

“That is my amiable leader for you. That’s Asiwaju I know. He stands with people during their trying times, and he supports people while they’re trying to make it. He’s capacity to serve and he’s tremendously demonstrated that. Indeed, my Leader, mentor and our presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is a pro-people thinker and charismatic leader of all times. He, always, puts people first in all situations and he’s never disappointed us in these areas of his uniqueness.

Chairman Dynasty Airline Management, Sen. Akanbi maintained that Asiwaju Tinubu has always been at front burner of making lives easier for the downtrodden.”He has done that in Lagos state with his Midas touch. He created many local council development areas to bring government closer to the people at grassroots levels and he initiated many other pro-masses agenda, in the Centre of Excellence.

“Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is the detribalised Nigerian, true statesman and the best man for the job that this moment calls for. He knows the way, goes the way and shows the way. He’s tested and trusted, and he has all it takes to reposition Nigeria. So, let’s all, massively, cast our votes for the best man for the job come February 25”, Sen. Akanbi canvassed.