8th August, 2024
By Ibrahim Kegbegbe
In response to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent address on protests and economic reforms, leaders of the Qoudriyyah Movement in Lagos State have called for patience from Nigerians while demanding accountability for promised economic recovery and infrastructure development.
The Grand Khaleefah of the Qoudriyyah Movement in Lagos State, Sheikh Muhammad Soliu Babaniji Amosa, stressed the importance of patience during challenging times. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos on August 5, 2024, Sheikh Amosa acknowledged Nigeria’s economic struggles but expressed optimism about future improvements.
He urged President Tinubu to ensure ministers translate promises into tangible outcomes, highlighting grievances such as hunger, inflation, high fuel prices, and inadequate wages. Sheikh Amosa emphasized urgent reforms, including functional refineries, lower electricity tariffs, and constitutional restructuring.
The Chairman of Lagos Qoudriyyah, Khaleefah Noheem Morayo Akiolu, echoed calls for government prioritization amidst economic hardships, emphasizing the role of prayer in national success.
The General Secretaryof the sect, Sheikh Abdul Razaq Abati, emphasized addressing economic root causes to combat issues like kidnapping and banditry. He called for decisive government action to stabilize citizens’ financial situations.
The sect’s Financial Secretary, Imam Raji Adams Adebayo, addressed their engagement on Okada restrictions in some Lagos local government areas. He highlighted their efforts during the governorship election to include qualified members in governance, citing promises by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Commissioner for Home Affairs, Honorable Olanrewaju Ibrahim Layode, at various events, including the Maolud Nobiyy at the National Stadium.
“We await the fulfillment of these promises,” stated Imam Raji Adams Adebayo, emphasizing the group’s commitment to positive societal contributions through effective governance.
The Qoudriyyah Movement’s stance reflects broader public expectations for sustained progress and tangible improvements in the nation’s economic landscape, urging leaders at all levels to prioritize the welfare and prosperity of every Nigerian citizen.
