From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
The Oluwo of Iwoland in Osun State, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, on Wednesday, said a national strike can not help Nigeria because the country needs a national fasting.
He said if a national strike can be honored, a national fast should be declared in solidarity with the country in line with the pledge to be faithful and loyal to the country.
In a statement by his press secretary, Alli Ibraheem, the monarch lamented that the heat of the economic hardship is not sparing him but for the trust he has in President Bola Tinubu to rejig the economy for the betterment of the country.
He called on labour unions, stakeholders, and opinion leaders to prioritize the interest of Nigeria by giving a voice of hope hingeing on promising tomorrow for surviving and aspiring generations.
“I’m also feeling the pain. We will survive to enjoy its pleasure. We have pledged to be faithful, loyal, and honest, this is a test time. Those pledges contained in our national oaths should be respected. A national fast should be declared in solidarity with our dear nation just the same way a national strike was honoured.
“I’m feeling the heat of the economic hardship. I’m equally breathing the air of hope that Nigeria, my adorable country, will be great and be greater. Our story will change. The derogatory perception about our image will turn positive to envy. I have the hope that President Ahmed Tinubu will raise the tempo of our credit and credibility. He is Godsent and Messiah to us.
“I’m seeking the support of all and sundry, especially the labour unions, stakeholders, and opinion leaders to encourage President Tinubu’s administration by staying away from activities capable of disrupting the economy the leaders are trying to build,” Oluwo said.