A former House of Representatives member from Bayelsa, Israel Sunny-Goli, has expressed confidence in the safety of the country under President Bola Tinubu, asserting that Nigeria does not require any form of rescue.
Sunny-Goli made the statement on Tuesday in Yenagoa, in response to former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai’s proposal for a North-South alliance to rescue Nigeria.
He disagreed with the idea of such an alliance, dismissing it as an attempt to gain political relevance.
The former lawmaker argued that the call for an alliance was unnecessary and suggested that any such proposal should be postponed until 2031. He emphasized that President Tinubu was making steady progress in addressing the nation’s economic and security challenges, inherited from his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari.
Sunny-Goli stated, “What Nigeria needs now is for all well-meaning citizens to support President Tinubu’s initiatives, aimed at repositioning the country. It is no secret that this administration inherited a troubled economy and security issues, but through bold policy measures, we are making progress. The Nigerian Armed Forces are intensifying efforts against insurgents, restoring the nation to a path of peace and progress.”
He also pointed out that the South-South region is well-represented in the current administration, with prominent individuals from the region holding key positions. Sunny-Goli mentioned Nyesom Wike, who serves as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, marking the first time since 1976 that a southerner holds this position. He also highlighted other South-South leaders, including Senator Godswill Akpabio, the President of the Nigerian Senate, Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), and Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas).
According to Sunny-Goli, “I believe the South-South could not ask for a better deal at this time; perhaps in 2031, we can discuss an alliance, but for now, we fully support President Tinubu.”
