LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress for the 2023 elections in Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has pleaded with Nigerians not to engage in disruptive protests because of the ongoing naira scarcity.
In his statement issued in Abuja, he declared his dismay as regards the ongoing crisis in various parts of Nigeria especially Delta, Oyo , Edo, Lagos.
“In Delta, there were reports of arson and destruction of bank branches. I sympathise with all Nigerians who are going through the pains of not being able to get money from banks and ATM points to meet their basic daily needs. I also sympathize with the banks for being victims of the CBN currency redesign policy.
“Be rest assured that this phase will soon pass away as our governments at both the federal and state levels are working to surmount the current challenges,” he stated.
Tinubu noted that with the Supreme Court reaffirming its order of 8th February on monetary authorities to allow the old and new Naira notes to circulate together, he believes a solution is right on the way and the scarcity of Naira notes will soon be over.
“I am happy to note the various measures being put in place by many of our Governors to cushion the effect of the scarcity of Naira on households.
“I want to appeal to our young people not to take law into their hands through destructive protests. We feel your pains frustration but destroying lives and properties will not solve any problem. Rather, it will only complicate the crisis we have on our hands.”
Tinubu noted that the Federal and State Governments are working out ways to surmount the country’s current challenges as various measures are being put in place to cushion the effect of the scarcity of Naira on households.
He added: “We appeal to young Nigerians not to take the law into their hands through destructive protests.”
The former two-term Lagos State Governor expressed optimism that the scarcity of Naira notes would soon be over.
“This difficult time shall soon be over, we must keep hope alive as we move forward to a better, stronger and more prosperous Nigeria of our dream.”