Former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, defended President Bola Tinubu, stating that Tinubu is not the cause of Nigeria’s current hardships. During the Akinjide Adeosun Foundation’s 2024 Leadership Colloquium and Award, Ambode discussed the theme, “Economic Asphyxiation – The Wisdom of Authentic Leaders,” where he argued that Nigeria’s problems have deep historical roots dating back to the slave trade era and need a courageous leader like President Tinubu to address them comprehensively. He discouraged engaging in a blame game and urged Nigerians to support the president. The former governor emphasized the importance of executive reforms and coordination, calling for a united front in tackling the nation’s challenges.
Ambode suggested that Nigeria’s issues could be traced back to the divide-and-extract strategy employed during the slave trade, leading to the present state of the country. He stressed the significance of leaders exhibiting confidence in a better future and called for a change in mindset to contribute to the nation’s progress. He added that Nigeria could only progress if Nigerians unite for the common cause called Nigeria and support the president.
Ambode emphasized that the security issues would not go away until Nigerians decide to unite for the common cause of Nigeria. He urged Nigerians to stop talking ill of the country and start thinking out of the box to resolve Nigeria’s issues. He added that when Nigerians start to think by themselves and resolve the issues concerning Nigeria, the nation will smile.