An octogenarian business mogul in Ogun State, Kadijat Edionseri, says the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, cannot afford to disappoint Nigerians, because his presidency is one they have long waited for.
She also berated the acting leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, for his opposition to Tinubu’s emergence as President- elect.
Edionseri, popularly called Cash Madam, spoke at a prayer session organised to mark her 88th birthday.
The event held at Kobiti Central Mosque in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
Speaking with newsmen, Edionseri
urged Tinubu to assemble “true Nigerians” whose ideas align with his vision and plans for the country.
She said, “Tinubu should not disappoint us; Nigerians have waited for this time for too long and he cannot afford to fail us.
“Tinubu must solve the problem of unemployment in the country. Youth empowerment and employment would solve all the insecurity challenges that are confronting the county.
“When there is employment for our children, there would be no kidnapping, armed robbery, banditry and terrorism.
“Tinubu should only take advice from true lovers of the country, he should listen to the counsel of true Nigerians and not sycophants who are only after their personal gains.
“May his reign bring Nigeria the needed growth and prosperity many Nigerians have been yearning for.”
The octogenarian, however, said she was disappointed in Adebanjo for his opposition to Tinubu’s election.
“We expected more from those that we regarded as Yoruba elders. The like of Pa Ayo Adebanjo, a respected Yoruba leader, played a bad role; we all expected him to play the role of an elder statesman, but he didn’t. He didn’t fight for the peace and unity of Yoruba.
“Pa Adebanjo is someone I have so much respect for, but he disappointed a lot of us with the role he played during the election.
“He (Adebanjo) thought he was only fighting the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, but what he didn’t know was that he was fighting the entire Yoruba race. He worked against the future of our children,” Edionseri said.
