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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has advised former President Goodluck Jonathan to continue to enjoy his retirement and protect his good name.

Spokesman of the party, Mogaji Seye Oladejo gave the advice while reacting to the statement made by a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Professor Jerry Gana on the former President Jonathan contesting the 2027 presidential election.

Oladejo described Gana’s rhetoric as too soon, noting that elections are about ideas and performance, not just bringing back old leaders.

He said, “Prof. Gana cannot decide alone who will be the PDP candidate, adding that this shows the party still has problems with fairness and internal democracy.

“If Jonathan tries to run again, it will not be easy for him because of past records and other challenges. Nigerians should focus on real issues like food, electricity, transport, jobs, and security. President Bola Tinubu is already working on reforms to grow the economy and improve people’s lives.”

jeff1993:
Why is APC scares stiff anytime Jonathan name is mentioned?

They know he is the only one who can wrestle power from Tiluumbu.

TruthHurts1:
https://tribuneonlineng.com/2027-continue-to-enjoy-your-retirement-lagos-apc-tells-jonathan/?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter

thisweekng:
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Chief Olawale Edun has said the last time Nigeria’s economy looked stable was about a decade ago.

He made this statement during his maiden press conference as Minister of Finance where he outlined President Bola Tinubu’s vision, agenda and strategy for the economy.

He said, “I think as we all know, we are not where we should be. The economy is barely growing above the rate of population growth.

“But it was not always so, and I think in trying to look at the way forward, if we now have a situation of slow growth, double-digit inflation, weak/depreciating exchange rate, as well as security concerns that are resulting in an economy that is not growing and not taking Nigerians out of poverty.

“If we think back to the last time when the economy was stable- when it was growing, when inflation was low, and the interest rate was affordable, that period was about a decade ago. Growth was about 6% in 2013 and 2014.”
Private sector to drive the economy

https://nairametrics.com/2023/09/01/the-last-time-nigerias-economy-was-stable-was-about-a-decade-ago-wale-edun/

Glimpsetv:
A large crowd of Lagosians was filmed in a long queue struggling to collect a loaf of bread. To maintain order, several military personnel were on the ground to control the crowd. This has triggered a lot of reactions online.

Watch the video, share your thoughts in the comments.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYltMapDyIo?si=0-hO0Vt5C9uBxVd1

Shawarmagirl:
We all know GEJ is not contesting. But why does his presence disturb Tinubu camp and APC so much? They are scared he will annest the votes of South South and leave Tinubu with zero votes.

anonimi:
Why is Oshiomhole’s Assembly of Past Criminals, APC Lagos branch, so keen for us to continue their extreme poverty shege of the past decade, instead of returning to PDP’s 16 years of deregulation and privatisation prosperity?



Lagos Resident Laments Economic Hardship, Hunger Under Tinubu, Confesses To Beating Elderly People, Others To Make Tinubu President

A Lagos state resident has lamented his inability to get petroleum despite beating people including the elderly to vote for President Bola Tinubu in 2023.

In a video posted on social media, he narrated how life had been hard for him despite all he did to ensure Tinubu became Nigeria’s President.

He said, “We wanted to buy fuel but we have been unable to get. They even beat us at the petroleum station. I was among those that beat people at Idi-Oro.

“We went from house to house, asking people to vote for you (referring to Tinubu). You emerged as the President and now you are destroying our lives. Getting food to eat is difficult for us.”

He noted that despite the hardship, different agencies in the state have kept milking them through taxation.

"I voted for Jagaban, I was among those that flogged people we refused to vote Tinubu at Idi-oro. We went from House to House attacking people who didn't vote for Jagaban, Today I am regretting”.

He said, “We are suffering in Nigeria, we have become lazy even in our own father’s land. We are drivers and that’s how we survive. LASTMA (Lagos State Traffic Management Agency), VIO (Vehicle Inspection Office) all collect money from us. Please Tinubu, do something about this hardship.

“We are the same people that beat up others so you could become the President. Some of them people we beat were our father’s mates, but we beat them up. We did that just because of you so you could become the President, and we kept saying it was our turn.

“Look at it now, the outcome is suffering, we cannot even buy rice again. You cannot buy N1000 food and be okay. I bought food of N1200 today and my kids have not eaten at home.”

He also expressed worry that he would be beaten for the comments he was making about Tinubu.

“I know that what I have said now, they will still come to beat me at home. I know that for sure,” he said.

https://saharareporters.com/2024/09/05/lagos-resident-laments-economic-hardship-hunger-under-tinubu-confesses-beating-elderly

Shawarmagirl:
We all know GEJ is not contesting. But why does his presence disturb Tinubu camp and APC so much? They are scared he will annest the votes of South South and leave Tinubu with zero votes.

TruthHurts1:
https://tribuneonlineng.com/2027-continue-to-enjoy-your-retirement-lagos-apc-tells-jonathan/?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter

givedemwotowoto:
I know GEJ is not running but people have approached him to push for electoral reforms and that’s exactly what he’s doing. They want to put pressure on the elites to force it down on grab and go agberos who want to steal it because they can’t win it fair and square.

TruthHurts1:
https://tribuneonlineng.com/2027-continue-to-enjoy-your-retirement-lagos-apc-tells-jonathan/?utm_source=&utm_medium=twitter

geoworldedu:
Why are they this scared? Nairaland banning me for stating facts. Una welldone.

jeff1993:
Why is APC scares stiff anytime Jonathan name is mentioned?

They know he is the only one who can wrestle power from Tiluumbu.