A former governor of Taraba State, Rev. Jolly Nyame has warned the individuals of the state notably, the Yoro neighborhood in opposition to taking part within the August 1 deliberate nationwide protest in opposition to hardship within the nation.
Some aggrieved Nigerians have taken to the social media, mobilising to embark on a nationwide protest to attract consideration to the prevailing financial scenario that has resulted in hardship and escalated dwelling circumstances within the nation.
Nonetheless, Nyame, addressing a world press convention on Sunday in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, stated the protest is prone to be a menace that would end result to creating extra hurt than good to Nigeria.
He counselled that somewhat than embarking on a nationwide protest to return the lately eliminated gasoline subsidy, authorities ought to as an alternative present subsidies on all ranges of agriculture .
“There is no such thing as a doubt that our beloved nation goes by one of many hardest challenges in historical past. There may be obvious shortages of all of the hasic issues we’d like for survival, together with meals, schooling for our youngsters and inexpensive well being amenities. I’m conscious that many households keep for days with out meals and different requirements.
“By the way, that is the rationale for this briefing. Because the saying goes, “a hungry man is an indignant man.” This dangerous scenario is certain to tempt us into taking drastic and regrettable motion.
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“We’re all conscious of the plan by some Nigerians to vent their anger on the federal government by agreeing to a nationwide protest or shutdown. I have to admit that in view of sure insurance policies and lengthy standing nationwide points, the federal government ought to take the blame for a few of the issues affecting our Nation.
“Nonetheless, we as Nigerians should study our actions within the face of this unlucky scenario to see whether or not or not now we have contributed positively or in any other case in our numerous walks of life to this case.
“Because of this, I have to warn you in opposition to becoming a member of the so-called nationwide residents protest being deliberate in opposition to the federal government below the guise of advocating for good governance.
“Whereas each Nigerian has the suitable to complain or protest in opposition to dangerous governance, the language employed by the planners is threatening, divisive and clearly goals at eradicating a democratically elected Authorities.
“This motion can solely worsen the scenario and endanger the lives of 1000’s of individuals. There may be already a Constitutional technique of eradicating a foul authorities by the poll field and never brigandage and terrorism. “As you all know, Yorro is a peaceable and arduous working nation, with the individuals engaged in numerous noble technique of livelihood, like farming. Certainly, we’re among the many largest producers of yams and different meals gadgets in Nigeria,” Nyame stated.
He maintained that the individuals of the neighborhood are usually not idling to interact in all kinds of vices for survival, including “We’ve no time to waste in a nationwide protest that may solely promote destruction.”
