National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje has identified weak national institutions as the encumbrance frustrating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reform agenda for the country.
Ganduje made this known on Wednesday when he played host to certain chieftains of the party from the United States of America.
The delegation was led by Professor Adesegun Labinjo.
Responding to the nationwide protest tagged ‘#EndBadGovernance protest’ the APC national chairman claimed that for economic reforms to achieve desired results, there must be attendant pains.
He said: “There’s no doubt, as a developing country, even the so called developed economist, they have their turbulence in one way or the other.
“So, it’s not surprising that Nigeria is having its own share of the problem. This is not the first time.
“You’ll recall that whenever there is a reform agenda, obstacles must be on the way, as a result people must suffer in one way or the other.
“But, in the long run, everything will be according to the plan. We are aware that our president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, came in with the intention to introduce reforms.
“Our institutions are weak, and unless you have strong institutions, you will find it difficult to implement whatever good policies you have.
“So, Mr President is doing all that’s needed to be done, and in a matter of time, we’ll come out of this because he’s working very hard on the economy and very soon we will see positive results.”
In his remarks, leader of the delegation, Professor Adesegun said they decided to visit Nigeria to show solidarity with the party and by extension the Tinubu administration in this trying period.
“We are glad to pay you this courtesy visit in support of the great way you have been leading this our party. We cherish you and admire your leadership style. We acknowledged your role as our leader.
“In support of you and our great President, we said since this country is facing turbulence at this time, we’re going there to show our support for our president, for the national leadership of our party and for our great country.
“In spite of the discouragement, we insisted on coming. In face of all the turmoil that they projected will happen or is happening, we’re here to support our president, to support Ganduje and to support our country and national leaders.”
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