In a passionate appeal, Presidential Aide Khadijat Omotayo has called on Nigerians to halt the barrage of criticism aimed at President Tinubu, urging citizens to instead focus on constructive engagement and nation-building. As the country navigates a critical juncture in its history, Omotayo’s plea highlights the need for unity, stability, and support for the government’s policies and initiatives. By promoting a culture of respect and dialogue, Nigerians can work together towards a brighter future for all.

Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Constituency Affairs, Khadijat Omotayo, has called on Nigerians to cease criticisms of the president regarding the removal of fuel subsidies, emphasising that the policy aims to benefit all citizens.

During a town hall meeting in Jos, Plateau State, on Saturday, the presidential aide defended President Tinubu’s administration, emphasizing the ongoing economic reforms and social initiatives.

Omotayo stated that the funds saved from the removal of subsidies have been distributed among the states. He also noted that the president has already implemented salary increases for workers, with additional increments anticipated in the future.

She said, “I don’t expect us at this point to keep attacking Mr. President, who wants dividends of democracy to go down the states. If Mr. President is a partisan politician. He won’t let me come to Plateau State, as we all know it is a PDP state. But I’m here to represent him just because he wants to carry everybody along. When it was an election period, we fought for it and got it. After the election, we have to carry all the good people of Nigerians along.

“Yes, Mr President has removed the subsidy, but the resources accruing from that removal have been shared with all states. On the issue of salary increment, when last has any president of the country increased the salary of workers? So, I think Mr President needs a little thank you from us. He has not spent one year in office, and he has increased the salaries of workers, and he said this is not going to be the end of salary increments for workers during his tenure.”

Omotayo encouraged students to take advantage of the newly introduced student loan program, assuring them that the repayment process is designed to ease the burden on beneficiaries.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang, represented by the State Commissioner for Youths, Musa Ashoms, praised Tinubu’s administration for its developmental efforts in Plateau State.

“Mr President is doing a lot for us in Plateau, but like Oliver Twist, we are only asking for more. Like you said Emilokan, as Plateau state, it is our time for development,” Mutfwang stated.

Omotayo urged Nigerians to work collectively to build a prosperous nation, stressing the need to question their representatives rather than directing frustrations solely at the president.

“Please, we need to be asking our representatives questions and not be attacking Mr President. He is rich enough to sit down in his house and say, I’m not contesting, but he wants to bring back the renewed hope to Nigerians, and that is why he said I want to do Emilokan,” she added.

The town hall meeting was attended by market women, youth groups, labour leaders, traditional rulers, government officials and students.