Archbishop Emeritus of Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, Anthony Cardinal Okogie , yesterday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to return
to his inaugural address to the nation, incorporate his ruling party ’ s blueprint and redirect the ship of state or risk a revolution . “ The swearing in of the APC government last year was perceived as a major milestone in the people ’ s quest for positive change and improvement in their quality of life .
But a year later, thousands of workers are being laid off every day , the value of the Naira is falling drastically, while many states are owing their workers many months of unpaid salaries ,” Okogie told newsmen in his Archbishop ’ s Court in Ikoyi , Lagos , as part of preparations for his 80th birthday and his 50 th priestly ordination anniversary .
“ There is a popular saying that to jaw jaw is better than to war war , I am aware that the Niger Delta Avengers have reeled out a number of conditions to be met before seizing further attacks on oil installations . I am equally aware that President Buhari has vowed to deal decisively with the militants, ” he maintained,
adding that just a few day ago, the Nigerian military stormed Gbaramatu Kingdom in search of ex -militant , Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo . “ While condemning the disruption of our oil facilities under any guise , I equally want to, stress that the use of military force is not a solution, ” Okogie said , insisting that option of military would only worsen an already bad situation.”
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