Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, the daughter of Chief Bola Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to have patience for Bola Tinubu-led government.
She argued that it is premature to judge the new federal administration’s performance, suggesting that a fair assessment should only be made after three years.
She further begged women in Dosumu Market, Lagos, to dissuade their children from participating in the August 1 protest against the economic hardships under her father’s administration.
In a widely circulated video on social media, Tinubu-Ojo said, “Let’s talk to ourselves, our children, and our families that there is nothing like protesting in Lagos; it is just a ploy to destroy the country. See the last protest and the damage that was caused. Let’s not because a party is paying some people to fight, let’s not allow our children to participate.”Switching to English language, she added, “There is nothing like protest in Lagos State because the government of Lagos State is making us proud. They are making us happy; they give us a sense of belonging. The government at the center just assumed office. Before you say a government is not doing well, let it last three years, at least. Prevention is better than treatment. We will not suffer loss of lives. Let everyone warn her children.”
She reflected on the EndSARS protests, which were marked by violence and destruction when thugs attacked peaceful demonstrators and the Nigerian military intervened with force. Mrs. Tinubu-Ojo cautioned that such scenarios should be avoided to prevent loss of life and property.
