The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, on Thursday said President Goodluck Jonathan should not be blamed for the problems of Nigeria.
Oba Akiolu said this while receiving the president Jonathan at his palace in Lagos.
He said that many of the problems in the country predated the Jonathan administration.
Mr. Jonathan was in Lagos State for the flag-off of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP’s) presidential campaign at the Tafawa Balewa Square.
He was at the Oba’s palace to pay homage to him and seek his blessings before going to the campaign venue.
Mr. Akiolu said fighting corruption was the responsibility of every Nigerian.
“What will be, will be; God Almighty will give the best person the opportunity to lead this country.
“Mr President, God knows the best; I am happy; what I want are free and fair elections.
“I am happy that Mr President directed INEC to ensure that voters’ cards are distributed to every eligible member of the electorate,’’ he said.
He urged INEC to ensure distribution of voters’ cards, saying that Lagos had more than six million eligible voters.
The monarch urged that security agents should not be unfairly used against any citizen during the general elections.
According to him, both the PDP governorship candidate, Jimi Agbaje, and his APC counterpart, Akinwunmi Ambode, are his children.
He said that he had presented Mr. Ambode’s candidature for God’s blessing at the 2014 Hajj in Saudi Arabia but noted that God would always have the final say.
The Oba expressed confidence that Nigeria would be more united after the elections.
Mr. Akiolu accused former President Olusegun Obasanjo of not treating Lagos well during his administration and leaving many problems unsolved in the country.
Earlier, Mr. Jonathan said he went to the palace to pay homage to the royal father and sought his prayers and support for his ambition.
The president said that the Nigerian government under the PDP had done much for the country, contrary to claims by the opposition.
He said that his administration did not believe in blowing its trumpet but determined to meet the expectations of the citizenry.
Mr. Jonathan said his administration had revived rail transport system, improved road network, created jobs and implemented policies aimed at economic advancement, among other achievements. (NAN) Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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So what have you done for Lagos in the past 6year?
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DeleteYou better go back to school.
DeleteFlogged your alaye arse.
DeleteWhat sort of stupid question is this? Is Lagos state govt not receiving it's allocation from the federation account? How many repairs has been done on bridges in Lagos? Rail system in Lagos was revived by who? Make verification before talking.
DeleteIt is a good question. Why are people being defensive. How can he do something for Lagos when he can not even fix his state. The road to the busiest port in Africa is worse. That is where the federal government generate the highest revenue next to oil. The repair on 3rd mainland bridge is nothing to write home about. For your information, federal allocation does not sustain Lagos. Now, you look stupid @anony 2am. Are you suffering from insomnia, try to sleep so you can think properly. Sule.
Delete@ Sule; what is the duty of the federal government and that of the state government? I don't think u've been to Lagos before.
DeleteThis PDP self, den no get shame?
ReplyDeleteYou are right sir. He is responsible for the emergence of president Jonathan who can hardly distinguish his left from his right. The president is so bereaved of ideas and saying he is not ready to blow trumpet. There is nothing to tell us sir. We are ready to take our destiny in our own hands. The oba has told you in clear language where his interest is. Making reference to Ambode's endorsement is a way of saying for me and my subjects it's Apc.
ReplyDelete@ Anonymous January 9, 2015 at 7:39 AM u re a big fool, ur fool didn't have party.
ReplyDeleteOba go and sit down, does it mean that when you get a job for somebody in an organisation and the person fails you are to take blame?
ReplyDeletePlease insult to the OBA is insult to we Lagosains,mind you we will not take it, you Book haram.
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