“Be Patient with Tinubu; He Needs Our Prayers as He Tackles the Enormous Challenges He Inherited,” Says LP Chieftain Muoghalu

Labour Party (LP) chieftain George Muoghalu has called on Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu, urging the public to support him through prayers as he tackles the nation’s pressing challenges. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, the former Director-General of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) acknowledged the difficulties faced by Nigerians, noting that many of these issues were inherited by the current administration.

Muoghalu expressed confidence in President Tinubu’s ability to address these challenges, stating that the president needs wisdom, good health, and divine guidance to alleviate the suffering of citizens. While admitting it is too early to expect major results, he emphasized the urgency of providing relief to ease the burdens on Nigerians.

He highlighted that while a leader often shoulders both the blame and credit for outcomes, the president is working under significant inherited constraints. Muoghalu appealed to Nigerians to remain patient while leaders prioritize citizens’ needs.

Addressing the defection of four Labour Party members in the House of Representatives to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Muoghalu advised the defectors to vacate their seats and seek re-election to test their popularity. He stressed the importance of elected officials respecting their mandates and the will of the electorate before switching political allegiances.

On the internal crisis within the Labour Party, Muoghalu described the tensions as typical of any political organization driven by diverse ambitions. He dismissed claims that the ruling APC was orchestrating the turmoil in preparation for the 2027 elections, citing a lack of evidence. Instead, he urged party members to manage disagreements constructively, emphasizing the need to accommodate differing perspectives within a democratic framework.

Commenting on the recently rejected six-year single tenure bill in the House of Representatives, Muoghalu said there was no harm in reintroducing the proposal, as democracy allows for robust debate and re-evaluation. He noted that legislators might change their positions after further deliberations and engagement with their peers.

Muoghalu reiterated his belief in democracy’s flexibility, emphasizing that the dynamic nature of legislative processes allows for evolving opinions and new opportunities for consensus.