By Our Correspondent
A member of the Governing Council of Federal College of Education (Technical), Potiskum, Yobe State, Hon. Nasiru Aminu Bala Ja’oji, stated that planning to cause crises of any nature, under whatever name in disguise of protest against the policy of a democratic government, is condemnable by right-thinking citizens.
Addressing APC Members, Youths, Women Leaders in Kano, Mr Ja’oji said, although registering worries about particular policies of any government is democracy, noting should be done in accordance with the principles of democracy not through violence means.
Mr Ja’oi reminded that the current economic hardships did not start with the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, emphasizing that while acknowledging the hardships being faced by Nigerians, stressing that President Tinubu assured that adjustment being made in some of his administration’s policies.
He added that as a listening leader, President Tinubu assured Nigerians that things will be change for better.
“On behalf of people who gathered here, particularly our mothers and sisters, women, we are not in supporting any protest at this critical period of national development and cohesion. With no clear cut organizers, it simply means there is hidden agenda. Which we totally rejected.
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“I met and discussed with many women groups on this planned protest. Their message is very clear, that, they are not part of it, they don’t support it and they warned their children not to support it. They need peaceful Nigeria at any cost.”
He added that peaceful and united Nigeria is always their hope and interest.
He explained that some African countries are still in crisis because of similar protests that were hijacked by hoodlums and unpatriotic elements.
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Hon. Nasiru shared the bad experiences of some African countries, which started with ill-intentioned and ill-advised protests.
1. Libya (2011) – Where protest caused civil war and instability,
2. Somalia (1991) – In this country protest led to inter-tribal wars and conflict
3. Democratic Republic of Congo (1996) – This is where protest led to serious civil war with continued instability
4. Sudan (2020) – Where violent protest led to violent face-off with security agencies and political repression
5. South Sudan (2013) – Protest led to civil war and serious humanitarian crisis
6. Burkina Faso (2014) – Protest caused serious political unrest and infiltration of terrorists. We commend our Immigration Agency for tightening our borders ahead of the planned protest
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7. Mali (2012) – Protests led to military coup as many more groups takeover the administration of their communities
He highlighted that since Nigerians voiced out their worries, with the clear understanding that, this hardship did not start with this administration, President Tinubu has been meeting with stakeholders of the Nigerian project to chart a new course for an all-inclusive national development.
He noted that “Nigeria is the only country we have. As such we must all join hands together to promote its unity and peaceful coexistence.
