By Kingston Magare
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris has called on Emir Sanusi Lamido to stop distracting the government of President Bola Tinubu, if he cannot lend a hand to solve the nation’s social and economic problems.
Mr. Idris was speaking against the background of remarks by the former Central Bank of Nigeria governor Wednesday in Lagos during the 21st memorial lecture of Chief Gani Fawehinmi.
Sanusi remarked: “I have decided not to speak about the economy or the reforms, nor to explain anything regarding them. If I explained, it would only benefit this government, and I don’t want to aid this government. They’re my friends. If they don’t behave like friends, I don’t behave like a friend. So, I watch them being stewed, and they don’t even have people with credibility who can come and explain what they’re doing. But I’m not going to help.”
But on Thursday Idris stated that the Emir of Kano was being distractive in his remarks
“This administration has implemented transformative reforms not because they are easy, but because they are essential for securing Nigeria’s long-term stability and growth, as Emir Sanusi had consistently advocated.
“The temporary pains currently experienced from these inevitable decisions, as Sanusi himself acknowledged, are a ‘necessary consequence of decades of irresponsible economic management.’”
“Rebuilding Nigeria requires unity, focus, and sacrifice from all stakeholders. As a government, we urge esteemed leaders to refrain from rhetoric that undermines public trust. Instead, they owe it a duty to champion the collective goal of a prosperous Nigeria. This is a critical time for our country; what is needed is collaboration, not unnecessary distractions,” Idris added.
