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<h2>A former presidential aspirant of the <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/topic/apc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">All Progressives Congress</a> (APC), Stanley Osifo, has defended President Bola Tinubu on the hardship Nigerians are going through.</h2>
<p>Speaking with newsmen on Monday, Osifo said Nigerians should not panic because <strong><a href="https://www.naijanews.com/topic/bola-tinubu/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">President Tinubu</a></strong> is aware of the hardship situation and is doing his best to make things better.</p>
<p>He expressed belief that the hardship would soon be over and Nigerians would be better off.</p>
<p>He said: <em>“Every Nigerian has one thing or the other to talk about now on the hardship.</em></p>
<p><em>“This good thing is that even the President has acknowledged the problems and he understands what Nigerians are going through now.</em></p>
<p><em>“He acknowledged the problem during his last meeting with governors. He has given assurances that with time, things will stabilise.</em></p>
<p><em>“Nigerians should not panic because what we are going through right now is a phase, and I believe this phase will pass soon.”</em></p>
<p>Osifo, however, challenged political leaders to ensure they get things right so Nigerians don't have to go through such hardship again.</p>
<p>He also charged leaders to avoid wasteful spending at a time like this.</p>
<p><em>“The President is trying his best to stabilise the economy and has made some pronouncements and interventions on how to give succour to the people.</em></p>
<p><em>“I strongly believe that the President is aware of what is going on right now and he is doing everything possible to see how the issues will be addressed.</em></p>
<p><em>“Also, let the President, the governors and council chairmen prioritise issues facing ordinary Nigerians.</em></p>
<p><em>“They must get things addressed and make sure that Nigerians don’t cry again.</em></p>
<p><em>“It should be clear to all in the corridor of power that Nigerians are suffering, hence the need to stop wasteful spending</em>,” the former aspirant added.</p>
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