To our big daddy in Nigeria President Bola Tinubu

Sir, only the blind would refuse to acknowledge the Grace of GOD upon your life. From a child whose parentage, early life, background and education, have been viciously debated by political opponents, to becoming governor over Lagos State, and then president over the entire Nigeria – the most populous black nation in the world, certainly, only the naive would refuse to see the Gracious Hand of GOD on your life, career and political sagacity. GOD has really helped you sir.

We watched, how, after the results of the 12 June 1993 presidential elections were annulled, you became one of the founding members of the pro-democracy National Democratic Coalition (NADECO) – a group that rallied support for the restoration of democracy and recognition of Abiola as the winner of the 12 June election. Eventually, the military returned to the barracks, and NADECO witnessed the return of democracy to Nigeria in 1999.

We watched as you became the governor of Lagos State, between 1999 and 2007, and doggedly withstood the president Olusegun Obasanjo-controlled federal government over the seized funds meant for local councils in the State. You stood your grounds on the newly created local government areas, came up with brilliant ideas to raise needed funds for the State, and won the war against the federal might. That was when you became “Jagaban!’ – a prestigious traditional chieftaincy title bestowed upon you in February 2006 by the late Emir of Borgu. The title translates to “Leader of Warriors” or “Chief Warrior” in the Hausa language. ‘Baba ni yen!’

We watched as you successfully planted transformational leaders, like Babatunde Raji Fashola, Akinwunmi Ambode, and Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, to continue your good works in Lagos State. While your Lagos legacy is not perfect, it is undeniably remarkable, and continues to be the pacesetter for other states in the country. ‘Eyin le l’Eko sir!’

We watched in amusement, how you created a “mega opposition” party against the mammoth ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), by causing the merger of Nigeria’s three biggest opposition parties to form the All Progressives Congress (APC), and supported former military head of state, General Muhammadu Buhari, to become president in 2015, after he had failed thrice and wept on national television.

We watched, in greater amusement, in 2022, when you boldly declared, “Emilokan,” meaning, “it is my turn,” and went on to become the 16th president of Nigeria in 2023. Sir, you may think you got there by your brilliant political sagacity, strategic alliance and underground orchestration, but, we know, from the Big Book, that there’s no power but of GOD; He changes times and seasons, He removes kings and sets up kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning (Daniel 2:21). Sir, GOD allowed you to get there. Fear Him!

As the current president, you’re father over all Nigerians, and we have come to appeal to you, our father, to have mercy on your children – Nigerians, by alleviating the suffering in the land. We acknowledge that you are not the cause of the pains in the country, but you are continuing on the same path that brought us here: insecurity, non-functional refineries, lack of power supply, terrible roads, dilapidated schools, ill-equipped hospitals, poorly paid teachers, and general dismal living conditions. Sir, we’re not seeing the benefits of your “Subsidy is gone” announcement o! ‘E sanu wa o!’

Daddy, just before you assumed office on May 29, 2023, Aliko Dangote successfully commissioned his refinery, located in the Lekki Free Zone, Lagos, on May 22, 2023; and against all odds (national and international); he has been able to source for crude, refine it and helped to stabilise petrol supply in the country. Sir, what all your predecessors, since 1999, couldn’t do, Dangote has done, and continues to forge ahead irrespective of the challenges that our national saboteurs are throwing at him.

If Dangote could build a refinery from scratch, and maintain it, why can’t our four refineries be put in working condition? Is Dangote’s head more ‘correct’ than all our past presidents, governors, senators and reps? Daddy, don’t let the same be said of you and your administration. Please, FIX OUR REFINERIES! DO IT! DO IT NOW! Read Original