The former Speaker of the Kogi State House of Assembly, Prince Matthew Kolawole, criticized those who claimed that President Bola Tinubu’s Independence Day speech did not address the fight against corruption. He praised the President’s efforts in combating corruption.
In a statement to reporters on Thursday, the former Speaker said, “This is the first time in Nigeria’s history that I have witnessed a President genuinely fighting corruption. In the early months of his presidency, we saw a Minister being dismissed due to corruption. We have also seen the EFCC make several recoveries. All of this is happening because the President has given the anti-graft agency and others the freedom to combat corruption. As a native of Kogi State, we have urged the President to restrain the EFCC from harassing former Governor Yahaya Bello, who is an APC Chieftain. However, the President has remained impartial, allowing the agency to perform their duties without interference.”
“Unlike in the past, this is one administration that would not for reasons of personal reasons engage or fight political opponents using the EFCC like we witnessed by other past President, rather with all intent and purposes, we have seen professionalism and competence as displayed by the anti-graft agency”, called on Nigerians to join Mr. President in the fight against corruption as envisioned by President Tinubu.
“We have a President that is trying to solve real problems. Look at it, he has spoken to the security agencies and now there is an operation going on in the Niger Delta and now the oil theft has been tackled. We can keep talking about addressing people from here till tomorrow, I am sure he is looking into that.
“There is a youth investment fund, a hundred and twenty billion naira. That youth investment fund will create so much avenue for the youth and again the national sovereign fund has released $220M to Nigerian tech companies so that they can boost the youth towards innovation. This is something that has never been done by any President in Nigeria before, and then there is the student loan.
“So, why should Nigerians lose any hope, when they have somebody that is doing all these things? The hunger is real and the President sees that and that is why he took out forty-two thousand from the strategic reserve of the grains. Nigerians have to be more patient.”
The former Speaker praised the concerted efforts being made by the government to improve the supply of electricity across the country as commendable, said the steady electricity would generate more employment and enhance development in both urban and rural areas.
“The government has also come up with implementable programmes on health, housing, and small-scale business development”, assured that whatever negatives and the odds against Tinubu’s chances in 2027. His reforms will yield fruits, assured of his overwhelming victory.
Prince Kolawole described President Tinubu as a leader with a great mission and vision for the country, pointing out that he is a product of preparation meet with opportunity, said with his understanding of the ongoing reforms and the profound leadership of President Tinubu, the sufferings of Nigerians would be short-lived Very soon, adding that Nigeria’s situation will change for the better as it is already manifesting.
The Kogi State former Speaker commended President Tinubu for running a peaceful and non-chaotic government.
“Our President for the first time has proven to be methodical and calculating and these are very crucial to successful governance indicators. As a politician and person with great belief in grassroots development, I am impressed with his handling of real grassroots development particularly with the Supreme Court Judgment that granted autonomy to Local Government administration. President Tinubu has written his name in gold when you talk of grassroots reforms.
“Like I said about the President, the audacity and bravery with which he is handling the transformation of Nigeria for the coming generation made him tower over all his predecessors. He will be leaving behind projects that would will outlive generations and be well applauded by all.
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