Chief Khamis Tunde Badmus, the Asiwaju Musulumi of Southwest, Edo, and Delta States, has charged State governors across the region to channel the increased revenue accruing from fuel subsidy removal to do tangible development that would have mpact in the lives of the people.
Speaking with journalists after observing the Eid-el-Kabir prayers at the Osogbo Central Eid Ground, Badmus said the removal of fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu has led to a substantial increase in allocations to state and local governments, hence the need should transform to reality.
“Fuel subsidy removal has ensured that allocation to states and local increases tremendously, and thus, they should bring succour and relief to the people.”
While noting that Eid-el-Kabir celebration revolves around redeeming pledges as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim to God, he charged public office holders to strive to deliver their electoral promises.
According to him, “The message of the Eid we are celebrating today, centres around fulfilling promises. if you make promises to God or to anyone as an individual, you should make sure that such promises are fulfilled. If you fulfil your promises the rewards will be multiplied into thousands.
“We know that individual promises are always prone to be broken, but the government is the key to bettering the lives of the masses. Promises made by those in government at both the local, state, and federal levels.
“We know sometimes fulfilling promises could be very difficult, but like Prophet Ibrahim, our public officials should not mind the barriers towards ensuring that their electoral pledges become reality.”
He charged President Tinubu, governors, and other public office holders to see their electoral promises as sacred covenants with the people, which must be fulfilled.
