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Amidst the growing concerns about government policies that have led to sky-high living costs, comedian Lawrence Aletile, known as Seyi Law, has reaffirmed his loyalty to President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Unlike his colleagues, Kwam 1 and Olaiya Igwe, who have lamented the economic hardship Nigerians are experiencing, Seyi Law, an avid APC supporter, has reposed confidence in President Tinubu’s leadership.
In a statement on his X page on 17 February, Seyi Law pledged to vote for Mr Tinubu again, emphasising his commitment to constructive criticism and condemning harmful actions directed towards the President.
The comedian and actor stated his preference to remain loyal to Mr Tinubu through both challenging and favourable times rather than seeking temporary comfort under other leaders that could come at the expense of his children’s future.
“I would rather stay with Moses through the wilderness to Canaan than eat meat and drink wine in slavery in Egypt at the expense of my children’s future.
“It is easy for any government at the centre to please the multitude by reverting to full subsidy on fuel and exchange rates, but I would rather we reset, rebuild, and sustain our future than live on a better now by borrowing our future. I want to see specific people-driven and engaging policies in the agriculture, power, and health sectors. I am hopeful.
“I know everything doesn’t rest at the centre, and I should be able to make demands from the state government. Your allocations have increased, and to take steps towards a better transportation system, not to talk of subsidising it for your citizens, is a mountain you’re finding hard to climb. The state governors are shameless.
“It is easy for any government at the centre to please the multitude by reverting to full subsidy on fuel and exchange rates, but I would rather we reset, rebuild, and sustain our future than live on a better now by borrowing our future. I want to see certain people-driven and engaging policies in the agriculture, power, and health sectors. I am hopeful.”
The 40-year-old comedian said many Nigerians make other people lose hope in the government by being mean and wanting things immediately.
The comedian further lamented the ineffective communication of government agendas, efforts, and actions by government agencies.
Seyi Law, who stated that he refrains from judging anyone for their grievances toward the government, also pointed out that while the government was elected to serve the people, he might be more informed than other Nigerians for refraining from criticism.
