Alhaji Shuaib Oyedokun, a founding member of the People Democratic Party (PDP), shared his assessment of the current government in Nigeria. Oyedokun emphasized the importance of objectivity in evaluating the government's performance. He expressed surprise at the positive actions taken by the present president, considering the challenging circumstances they inherited. Oyedokun acknowledged that while the ruling party remained the same, individual leaders could make a difference.
He commended the president for being a good communicator, personally addressing the people and explaining the situation, even in the face of criticism.
Recall that the 2023 presidential election was won by the presidential candidate of the APC (All Progressives Congress), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, defeating the presidential candidate of the PDP (Peoples Democratic Party), Atiku Abubakar, and the presidential candidate of the LP (Labour Party), Peter Obi.
In a recent interview with The Sun, Alhaji Shuaib Oyedokun said: “Assessing this government is not an easy task, especially being a member of the opposition party. But as an elder statesman, what should be the yardstick is the principle of objectivity. I did not expect what I have seen so far. Handling a country like Nigeria is not an easy task. In the present circumstances we all find ourselves in, I think this government is trying to weather the storms, and there is hope for Nigerians. The situation this government faced on the ground was appalling. It was a total chaotic situation. Although Tinubu can still be blamed for it because the ruling party remains the same, the individual makes the difference. So, I never even expected the present president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT), to perform the way he is. One thing I cherish about the way he, Bola Ahmed Tinubu (BAT), is performing is that he seems to be a very good communicator. He speaks out to the people personally and through his ministers. You will hear him personally explaining the issues in the situation, even in spite of the abuses. That’s what makes me develop some hope.”