The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has reminded the president, Muhammadu Buhari that his approach to government should factor in the present democratic dispensation in the country.
The traditional ruler advised the president against his ‘military man’ approach to government adding that Buhari needs to be civil in his approach to matters.
Oba Akiolu made this known on Monday during the unveiling of SunTrust Bank Limited, the first commercial bank to be licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria in 15 years.
The Oba said: “All of us just have to support the President and I advise him to know that he is no more a military man.
He added: “I am not afraid to say that”.
Oba Akiolu further said: “The measures they are taking on the rot of the past, honestly whether they like it or not, it was not totally the fault of former President Goodluck Jonathan.
“I don’t hide the fact that he (Jonathan) is my personal friend. All that happened was not totally his fault.
“But it is not too late to make amend. With Prof. Yemi Osinbajo as head of economic team, with people like Mrs. Nike Akande as the President of the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry and others, they (the federal government) should listen to advice from people in commercial sector of the economy.”