President Bola Tinubu said he is no stranger to being asked to resign from office and had experienced it while he held sway as Lagos governor.
The President is facing strident calls to quit office following rising cost of living bred by his administration economic policies.
On Wednesday during his visit to Ondo, and while addressing leaders of pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, at the residence of Pa Reuben Fasoranti in Akure, Tinubu said he is used to the resignation call.
His Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, echoed this while giving account of what his principal said at the occasion.
“The economic challenges we have endured since assuming office are not new to me. As the former Governor of Lagos State, I faced similar calls for my resignation.
“But, through perseverance, Lagos emerged as the fifth largest economy in the entire continent of Africa. We must manage this moment with wisdom and grow Nigeria responsibly.
“I campaigned for this office to serve Nigeria’s interests, and I was elected. Some said I would not last in the tribunal and came up with all sorts of predictions, but even when in court, I remained focused.
“We cannot allow Nigeria’s economy to be exploited. We cannot abandon our economy to marauders. I am determined to re-engineer our finances and curb selfish interests permanently,” Ngelale quoted the President as saying.
