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IBADAN, OYO STATE, NIGERIA – Professor Sabit Ariyo Olagoke JP, the Founder, Spiritual Head, and Grand Imam of Shafaudeen-in-Islam Worldwide, has called on President Bola Tinubu and state governors to reinstate the Price Control Board as a measure to address the soaring inflation rates affecting essential commodities in the country.
In his message titled “Nigeria Democracy And Hope 2023,” marking the culmination of Ramadan and addressing the nation, Olagoke underscored the importance of not shattering the hopes of Nigerians who entrusted their votes to the country’s leaders.
As the Ajagun Esin (Religion Warlord) of Oyo State, Olagoke emphasized the urgent need for improvements in the socio-economic landscape, welfare provisions, and security measures.
He stressed that the success of President Bola Tinubu’s administration hinges on adherence to the rule of law and the diligent prosecution of corrupt officials within governmental structures and agencies by both the appropriate legislative bodies and anti-corruption agencies.
Olagoke also highlighted the necessity for a cultural shift among those in positions of authority and the populace at large, advocating for a Strategic Re-orientation for Rebirth and Rebranding to address attitudinal challenges.
His words, “For the government of Tinubu to succeed, it needs to stand on the dictate of the law for regulation and growth through the appropriate arms of government- Judiciary, EFCC, ICPC, SERVICOM, ACTU, NDLEA, SON, NAFDAC and other anti-graft agencies.
“Corrupt officials among these agencies in government and those in the corridor of power must be sanctioned as appropriate! A stitch in time saves nine not to dash the Hope 2023 that drove people into voting APC Government into power. What of returning Price Control Board to cushion the effect of high cost of essential items? Tinubu’s government and all Governors must act now before 2027 comes in to raise and brighten our hope.”
“Democracy is a preferred governance philosophy because of the offered opportunity for freedom of expression. However, people abuse this with ignorance into hate speech.”
Prof. Olagoke stated further, “Corruption and Indiscipline rubbishing the efforts of government into non-performance rating by the governed whose expectations are high on improving the Socio-economic state of the nation, people’s welfare and security needs. The regulating axis of democracy is justice dispensation for sound judgment on the abusers of the privileges.
“The attitudinal challenge of those in positions of power and the people generally can only be corrected under Strategic Re-orientation for Rebirth and Rebranding. The need for positive measures for deterrence will create environment for sustainable development because the human and material resources are in abundance.”
