Arewa group urges agitators of planned nationwide protest to rethink, seek other means of achieving objectives

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By Akanji Alowolodu, Bauchi

Agitators of the planned nationwide protest against bad governance have been urged to have a rethink, seek other means of achieving their objectives rather than plunge the country into an abyss in the name of agitation.

The assertion was made by a group known as Arewa Youths Advocate of Peace and Unity Initiative while addressing Journalists in Bauchi on Saturday.

The group spoke through its National President, Comrade Sani Danaudi Mohammed in a statement titled: ‘Protest too expensive for Nigeria, Why the Nigerian Youths/Citizens Should listen to the President.’

According to him, “It became necessary to address you today over the state of the nation particularly the ongoing national discussion regarding the protest scheduled for August 1st tagged #EndBadGovernmentinNigeria by yet to be identified groups of unpatriotic Nigerians. This hashtag has already cast a doubt in the credibility of the protest.”

He stressed that, “As a concern youth organisation in Northern Nigeria, Our aim is to support Government efforts towards promoting peace and unity through community and stakeholders engagements. Hence, the urgent need to call on our members and all Nigerian youths to be guided by patriotism and conscience to distance themselves from this evil disruption of President Bola Ahmad Tinubu GCFR in his quest restore back the nation lost glory.”

He added that,”Although, the citizens’ rights to express their grievances through peaceful protest is constitutional and allow in a democratic certain including Nigeria, the need to reconsider their actions and resort to dialogue is more important than ever before considering the multidimensional challenges confronting us a nation.”

Mohammed stressed that, “Despite the current plights facing Nigerians, We should not shy away from acknowledging President Tinubu’s administration’s efforts to set the foundation for our future and our children. These are consequences of the bold steps taken by the President since assuming office in May 2023 and on our part, we must sacrifices to make tomorrow better.”