The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Bola Tinubu, has admitted that Nigeria is facing a crisis, even as he prayed that God would save the country from imminent danger.
Senator Tinubu spoke at the 8th Day Firdaus Prayer of the first civilian governor of Lagos, Late Alhaji Lateef Aremu Jakande, held on Friday at his residence in the Ilupeju area of Lagos State.
He said that the country is experiencing kidnapping, banditry and all other forms of social vices which are indices of crisis.
“Nigeria is currently facing a crisis of insurgency, banditry and all aspects of insecurity. May the Almighty that made this country huge in potentials protect and salvage us from looming situations.
“Only Almighty Allah will judge the unfaithful and will direct us on the right path. It is left for you, myself and everyone.
“Those who have seen the effect of war or tribalism and religious conflicts will never want a repeat of such.
“We pray to God to strengthen our mind and bring peace to this land,” Tinubu added.
The former governor said the death of Jakande was a huge loss to the state and the country. He said he was lucky for using the deceased’s house as his (Tinubu’s) cradle of politics and journey to political life.
According to him, Alhaji Lateef Jakande told him to vie for the position of a senator. Tinubu prayed to God for prudent, honest and forward-looking leaders like the Late Alhaji Lateef Jakande.
“If I start to write about Alhaji Jakande, I will write an epistle. I am a lucky one. This is the house where I started to become a politician and my journey to political life.
“Alhaji Jakande told me to go to the senate. He said Nigeria needs somebody like me.
“We pray that Lagos State and Nigeria will give us more leaders that are prudent, honest, and would give priority to the future like Alhaji Lateef Jakande,” he stated.
