In the wake of ongoing demonstrations across the nation, driven by the severe economic strain faced by its citizens, Aare Kurunmi Kakanfo, a proponent of Yoruba welfare and advancement, has issued a plea for peace. He pointed out that the financial difficulties plaguing the nation were inherited by President Bola Tinubu’s government, which found the nation’s coffers bare upon assuming office.
Discontented young Nigerians rallied in Ibadan, the heart of Oyo State, voicing their frustration over the escalating costs of living and economic challenges under President Tinubu’s tenure. The demonstrators, gathered in the Mokola district, carried signs protesting against the rising food prices and economic hardship, with messages urging Tinubu to remember his pledges to the populace.
Responding to the situation through a message on his X account, Kakanfo criticized the previous administration for its mismanagement and lack of foresight, which he believes led Nigeria into its current state of economic paralysis. He described Nigerian politics as a battleground of ethnic dominance, criticizing the prior regime for its governance style and the Central Bank of Nigeria’s mismanagement under its former head.
Kakanfo highlighted the irony in the sudden wave of protests against Tinubu, noting a shift in public sentiment that had previously been suppressed under the guise of religious obligation. He emphasized the strategic importance of the South-west in national protest movements and voiced support for Tinubu’s reforms, including the advocacy for state police – a move he believes is crucial for the nation’s security and progress. Kakanfo’s message is one of patience and faith in President Tinubu’s leadership to usher in a new era of prosperity for Nigeria.