By NEWS AGENCY OF NIGERIA
A Socio political Group, North Central Youth, Security and Leadership Summit (NCYSLS) has called on people from the region to shun the proposed protest by Omoyele Sowore planned for Oct.20.
The National Coordinator of NCYSLS, Mr Yakubu Kamaludeen made the call on Sunday in Abuja.
“We want to urge good citizens of Nigeria, most especially residents in North Central Region who meant well for the region to shun Sowore’s planned protest.
“Its a threat to peace and stability of the region.
“We are completely distancing ourselves from such, as his planned protest is a clog in the wheel of progress of the present administration’s efforts.
“Fellow Nigerians of North Central extraction, we must be wise and discerning in these critical times.
“The planned protest under the guise of demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, is nothing but a calculated attempt to destabilise the administration of President Bola Tinubu and as well polarise our region,” Kamaludeen said.
He noted that the region is already bedeviled with security chllenges, adding that allowing such protest could be detrimental to the growth and development the region was yearning for.
He stressed that such protest could be hijacked by miscreants, bandits, and unpatriotic elements in the country.
“This government is working tirelessly to rebuild the economy, strengthen national security, and unite our country under the Renewed Hope Agenda.
“Any action that seeks to incite unrest or disrupt public peace must be rejected by all well meaning citizens.
“We call on youths across the region and the nation to shun violence, avoid manipulation, and embrace dialogue and patriotism.
“Nigeria’s progress cannot thrive in chaos but can only flourish in peace, unity, and collective responsibility,” Kamaludeen said.
He explained that projects like the Ajaokuta Steel, Driging of the River Niger and others are critical to the overall development of the Region
Another member of the group, Margaret Odey said that women and youth usually suffer the most during crisis and advised women and youths not to allow themselves to be used for planned protest.
Similarly, another member, Mr Shehu Ayimbugu called on the Federal Government to be watchful and not allow unpatriotic elements to use protest to destabilise the administration. (NAN)