An ally to late June 12, 1993 hero, MKO Abiola, Alhaji Sufianu Kazeem has described President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the best listening President Nigeria has ever produced.
He stated the nation has never had a President that listens and leads according to their yearnings until the emergence of Tinubu.
A statement by the elder statesman, who was also a close confidant of late winner of 1993 presidential election, Chief Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola, said evidence abounds that many decisions taken by President Tinubu which did not go down well with people later reflect wishes of Nigerians.
He said: “Let it be on record that this is the first time Nigeria will be having a listening President who never failed to show understanding with the plights of Nigerians whenever the needs arises.
“President Tinubu has portrayed himself as a leader, mentor, and father who will spare nothing to alleviate pains any Nigeria may be going through, with reversal of policies that may not go down well the citizens which makes him the most listening Nigeria President.”
Kazeem urged leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) not to be used against Nigerians.
He alleged NLC President Joe Ajaero is playing the ostrich to few influential politicians bent on distracting current government.
The elder statesman stated workers formed reasonable and active percentage of the country’s population but should not be taken for advantage over other Nigerians who are not working for government.
He said though Nigerians are passing through some challenges they shouldn’t loss hope but join hands with government to improve the nation’s economy.
“Let me say, had observed in recent times like any other Nigerian, the fierce battle between the NLC President and government of Nigeria over some offences levied against Joe Ajaero. I want to say that the office of the NLC President should be separated from that of Ajaero as the office has nothing to do with the said offences.
“It becomes very important for the labour leader to go clear his name and not hide under NLC presidency. He should also guard against being used by disgruntled elements who claimed to be politicians to distract the government as the implication may not be too palatable for him.”
He called on Nigerians to be patient and give Tinubu’s time to turn around the country for better, adding that opposition parties should also team up with Tinubu in navigating the nation out of difficulties.
