The Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani has described the proposed nationwide protests as unnecessary, ill-timed, and done in bad taste.
Sani was speaking on the heels of the news that some Nigerians are planning to embark on protests across the country.
Disagreeing with the protest, Governor Sani said his government have committed themselves to rebuilding trust and making the State safe and secure.
The Governor stated that he has directed the Overseer of the Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, to be proactive. He said they should work closely with the heads of security agencies on a constant review of the security situation and to report to him for prompt and relevant action.
The Governor disclosed this while addressing stakeholders at a town hall meeting on the state of the nation, on Monday. He, however, admitted that implementation of some Federal Government policies have been painful.
Sani pointed that the pains of the policies are temporary. He, however, added that protest will not be the solution.
He said, “President Bola Tinubu is working round the clock to clean up economic mess he inherited from previous administrations.
“The Federal and State Governments have been unrelenting in addressing the nation’s developmental and security challenges. The nationwide mobilization for protests is, therefore, unnecessary, ill-timed, and in bad taste.
“Just as calls for protests are growing, with many drawing inspiration from the events in several African nations, we cannot ignore our unique context. And then proceed to hurt ourselves. Let us narrow things down to our State. We are experienced residents of Kaduna. And we have the evidence to guide us. We know the tensions, and we know the history. We know the antecedents of notable ‘protests’ and where they left us in the past. Practically every notable upheaval we have experienced in this State in the last 25 years, began as a ‘protest.’”
“In the last few weeks, some faceless groups have been perfecting plans to stage nationwide protests under the guise of demanding good governance.
The Governor stated that their strategies and tactics give cause for worry.
Speaking on the secrecy behind the identities of the organizers, the Governor said they need to make their identities open. He said people involved in genuine struggle or agitation cannot operate like cultists.
The Governor, therefore, concluded, therefore, that there is definitely something sinister about their plans.
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