President Bola Tinubu has allayed fears of manipulation by any interest group in the ongoing economic reforms, saying his campaign was self-sponsored, without strings, or indebtedness to any individual or institution.

The President, who received a delegation of Islamic leaders led by Sheikh Bala Lau, at the State House said his victory at the polls was purely by divine intervention, careful planning, and diligence in getting support from Nigerians.

President Tinubu said protests, fuelled by anger and hate, could degenerate into violence and set the country backwards.

He said the sponsors of protests place their selfish ambitions above the national interest.

In his remarks, the leader of the delegation, Sheikh Bala Lau, assured the President of support with prayers and more sensitization.