The Oluwo of Iwo Kingdom Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi (Telu 1) have chastised politicians, government officials and state governments who are fond of hoarding federal government palliatives provided by the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration.
Speaking yesterday after distributing bags of rice to the aged and less privileged in his kingdom, the paramount ruler berated government officials and politicians for trying to frustrate the good intentions of the president.
He stated that the government of Asiwaju heralded prosperity, abundance and a new hope for Nigerians.
He noted that the reforms and measures introduced by the Federal Government would tackle economic challenges facing Nigerians.
He warned the government and politicians against hoarding palliatives provided by the Federal Government, noting that such action depicted curse, which might result in their death.
According to him, “if any government or political office holder is hoarding palliatives, it is a curse. People should not incur the wrath of God in these period of Ramadan and Easter. You can’t finish that food by yourself, it will only kill you. Instead, distribute it like I am doing to those who need it. This is leadership! A King is a servant, and the people, you treat them as kings because I want to raise kings.”
The monarch said traditional rulers are links between the government and the people, adding: “I went to my people one-on-one and I met them in their homes to give them food. I am only complementing the efforts of President Tinubu.
“It is a new rebirth of Nigeria. We saw it, when the government of President Tinubu came to power, we didn’t really know what was going on, people started lamenting hardship, but after that, we can see that there is sincerity of purpose, he has a good plan. This is why we are imploring Nigerians in this time of rebirth that rich Nigerians should help their neighbours and the poor.”