A prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged President Bola Tinubu to take immediate action to address the growing hardships faced by Nigerians.
In a statement released in Osogbo on Sunday, Oyintiloye acknowledged the widespread suffering across the country and emphasized the need for swift interventions that provide urgent relief to the people.
While expressing confidence in President Tinubu’s commitment to easing the difficulties, Oyintiloye suggested that more rapid measures are necessary, especially in light of the economic challenges brought on by surging fuel prices, which have significantly impacted the cost of living and access to basic necessities.
“The President is undoubtedly working hard to mitigate the suffering of the masses, but it is crucial to expedite the process. Bureaucratic delays hindering the quick implementation of policies that would benefit the public must be eliminated. The economic strain is becoming unbearable, and swift action is needed,” he said.
Oyintiloye also raised concerns over the delayed implementation of the President’s directive to suspend customs duties and taxes on imported food items, noting that two months have passed since the announcement without any concrete action.
The APC chieftain pointed out that this initiative was designed to tackle the rising cost of food and urged officials to expedite the finalization of guidelines for its execution. He recalled that on August 7, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, assured that the policy would take effect the following week, but no significant progress has been made since.
He called on those responsible for drafting the guidelines to expedite the process, expressing optimism that the policy would reduce food prices without negatively impacting local production.
Oyintiloye further urged Nigerians to continue supporting President Tinubu, assuring that while some policies may seem challenging in the short term, they are designed to yield long-term benefits for the nation.
