The Former Publicity Secretary of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olisa Metuh on Sunday, expressed his confidence in President Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to renew Nigerians’ hope in democracy.
The former PDP chiefain disclosed this in a statement he titled “Work in Progress: Why Nigerians Should Support President Tinubu”.
According to Metuh, Tinubu’s fight against corruption and financial crimes appears genuine and not a tool to witch hunt political rivals and perceived enemies.
He said the commendable act is contrary to the blatant and sheer impunity by serving officials in the Buhari’s led administration but unjust humiliation, degradation and persecution of opposition members for corruption charges.
He said, “In the past eight years (May 2015 to May 2023) a vast majority of Nigerians lost hope and faith in the Nigerian project giving the deep damage done to the psyche of citizens, the economy, national unity and the practice of democracy in our country.
“A lot of people were sceptical about the direction the nation was headed, giving the deep social wounds and the devastation done on every fabric of our nationhood.
“Within those years, we witnessed a country where serving in government or belonging to the ruling party conferred immunity on individuals. This resulted in unimaginable impunities and the wanton desecration of national values, wealth, and resources. Those in opposition were humiliated, degraded, and persecuted with the massive might of the state”.
He further urged Nigerians to make the national interest their priority by supporting Tinubu, as the president’s actions and policies are steps in the right direction.
“However, in the last seven months, under the new administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, there is renewed confidence in the Nigerian project, especially in observing best democratic practices. This government definitely appears to have regard for the liberty and freedom of individuals as well as for transparency and accountability.
“The most reassuring step is the genuine, determined and uncompromising fight against corruption and financial crimes in the country, different and distinct from a fight targeted at opposition figures whilst protecting and sparing those on the corridors of powers”, he added.
