Oba Ewaure II, di Oba of Benin, don appeal to Nigerian youths to give President Bola Ahmed Tinubu more time to implement im economic policies and cancel di planned nationwide protests.
Di nationwide hunger and hardship protest dey scheduled for August 1, 2024, and e go last for 10 days across di country. Oba Ewuare say, "For things to get better, it has to be tough for a while."
Im Chief Press Secretary, Osaigbovo Iguobaro, sign statement say Oba Ewuare want President Tinubu's economic policies to get enough time to be implemented by federal government. "Omo N'Oba dey beg Nigerians to give Federal Government time to implement policies wey go alleviate hardship."
Di traditional ruler also urge Tinubu-led federal government to intensify efforts in implementing economic and security policies to ease current hardship faced by Nigerians. "Omo N'Oba dey beg those wey plan August 1st protest to cancel am."
Source: Prime 9ja Online Pidgin: Oba of Benin Beg Youths: 'Give Tinubu Time, No Protest‘