Nigeria, June 6 -- The Oluwo of Iwoland in Osun State, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has urged Nigerians to remain optimistic and place their confidence in President Bola Tinubu's administration despite the cost-of-living crisis caused by government policies.

The king articulated this sentiment in his goodwill message to the Muslim community in preparation for the celebration of Eid-el-Kabir. He spoke at his palace in Iwo on Thursday, in a brief interview with PREMIUM TIMES.

"We are passing through a hard time now, but there is hope that this government will do the best, and I wish and hope that Mr President wins the second term and comes back as the president in 2027 so that he can finish the work he has begun. Nigeria has hope, I heard tha...