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As the federal government and others make efforts to avert the proposed nationwide protest, the Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), has joined his voice in calling for its shelving.
Ekpemupolo said that a protest in the country at this time would cause more problems in the country as there are indications that it would be hijacked by troublemakers.
He advised those who are unhappy with happenings in the country to embrace dialogue instead of taking actions that would cause problems.
He said: “I wish to add my voice to all well-meaning Nigerians, including our revert traditional rulers, on the call to shelve the proposed hardship protest billed to start on August 1, 2024.
“It is true that there is hunger and hardship in the country. However, it must be pointed out that hunger and hardship did not start today.
“But obviously, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is working hard to revamp the economy with well-thought-out policies and programmes in addressing the issues of the economy and security, which are the bases of other problems in the country.
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“I am aware of Mr President’s efforts to get things right in the country, and truly things are getting better. For instance, there is a great improvement in the oil and gas sector in the last year, which is still the main source of our economy.
“I am aware of the right of the citizenry to protest government policies and programmes in any country. It is one sure way for the citizens to participate effectively in governance, by checking the excesses of any government.
“However, the organizers of this proposed hardship protest must know that the timing is wrong, and the protest may cause more harm and good, as security reports have indicated that the protest will be hijacked by unscrupulous elements.
“It is against this background, that I have joined other Patriotic Nigerians to appeal to prospective protesters to call off the proposed protest and engage governments at all levels to find lasting solutions to the country’s problems.
“You must agree with me that the threat of protest only has achieved its aim, as Mr President has said it loud and clear, that he has heard the voice of prospective protesters. After all, it is better to jaw-jaw than to war-war.”
