TRUTH Is Out! Finance Minister Reveals Why Tinubu Fears August 1 Protest; SEE What He Said
Finance Minister Wale Edun has highlighted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’ s primary concern ahead of the scheduled August 1, 2024, protest is preserving the progress his administration has achieved over the past 15 months. Edun shared these insights during a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday.
Edun emphasized that President Tinubu is keen on ensuring that any demonstrations remain peaceful to maintain the country’ s economic recovery momentum. He stressed the importance of not allowing the protests to disrupt the advancements made in stabilizing Nigeria’ s economy.
” The President is deeply committed to seeing that protests are conducted in a peaceful and orderly manner, ” Edun stated. ” It is crucial that the achievements of the past 12 to 15 months are not lost. The economic momentum we have built should not be disturbed or dissipated. ”
Edun acknowledged the president’ s awareness of the public’ s grievances, particularly regarding the high cost of living and economic challenges. He assured that President Tinubu is diligently working on providing long- term solutions to these issues.
” President Tinubu truly understands the concerns being voiced by many well- meaning Nigerians, especially regarding the high cost of living, which is not favorable for the country at this stage, ” Edun added.
Over the past 15 months, Tinubu’ s government has implemented several initiatives aimed at economic recovery, including fiscal reforms and policies to attract foreign investment. However, these measures have yet to fully alleviate the financial strain on many Nigerians, leading to widespread calls for action.
The upcoming protest underscores the urgency of addressing these economic issues. While the government has made strides in certain areas, the public’ s patience is wearing thin as they continue to grapple with high living costs and limited economic opportunities.
As the nation braces for the August 1 protests, all eyes will be on how the government navigates this critical juncture. Ensuring peaceful demonstrations and preventing any disruption to the economy will be pivotal in maintaining the progress achieved thus far and addressing the legitimate concerns of the populace.