The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Abdullahi Adamu, has said the removal of petrol subsidy comes at a very difficult moment for Nigerians.
He said this while meeting with state governors at the party’s headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. He emphasized that the governors should adhere to the manifesto as much as they can.
The APC leader said with the removal of petrol subsidy, Nigeria is in a very difficult moment.
“We’re in a very difficult moment and you have come at a very difficult period. Even with the timing of the lifting of the fuel subsidy, this is going to be very especially challenging to us, particularly to you because you’re where it matters most,” he said.
“You as the chief executive officers of the states must key into this manifesto but there are peculiarities, there are priorities you must have set and you’re bound to do as much as you can to meet the expectations of those who voted for us.
“From national politics, you’re the shock absorbers in the various states of the federation. You live with the people. You wake up with the people and you work with them. The expectation is that you could have a better appreciation of their pains as citizens of this country. So, a lot of expectations will be on you as governors of the federating units of this great country.
“As far as the party is concerned, we’ll give you every cooperation you need. If you have any problem, turn to us and we’ll give you the best advice we can. But whatever we do with you, you’re the one wearing the shoes and know where it pinches.”
