Some teams of Arewa youths have introduced a ban on all types of protests in Northern Nigeria within the subsequent one yr, simply as they declared whole help for President Bola Tinubu administration.
In line with an announcement signed by Comrade Mustapha Alkali, the spokesperson for the teams, the choice was taken after an evaluation of the occasions that unfolded on August 1 through the nationwide protests towards the hardship and starvation within the nation.
The teams famous that the protests have been hijacked by felony parts who used the chance to wreak havoc on the communities within the North.
The teams condemned the violence, arson, and felony actions meted on harmless Nigerians through the protests, stressing that they have been unacceptable and that the motion has threatened the material of society.
In line with Alkali, the actions of these behind the destruction have been a transparent indication that they needed to destroy the North, including that “they don’t have any regard for our values, our tradition, and our lifestyle” and have already “brought on important financial losses to the folks, and we can not afford to proceed on this path.
“We declare our help for President Bola Tinubu and his administration. We imagine in his imaginative and prescient for a united and affluent Nigeria, and we’ll work with him to realize this aim.
“We urge all our members and supporters to stay calm and peaceable, and to work in the direction of constructing a greater future for our area and our nation.
“After cautious evaluation of the occasions that unfolded on August 1 through the protests towards the Federal Authorities, we have now resolved to position a ban on all types of protests in Northern Nigeria for the following yr.
“This choice was not taken evenly, nevertheless it has grow to be needed to guard the pursuits and well-being of our folks. The occasions of August 1 was a transparent indication that these behind the protests had ulterior motives that have been detrimental to the North. The extent of violence, arson, and felony actions that passed off through the protests have been unprecedented and unacceptable.
“We condemn within the strongest phrases the destruction of properties, the assault on harmless residents, and the distruption of peace and order in our area. These actions usually are not solely unhelpful but additionally threaten the very cloth of our society.
“The protests have been characterised by wanton destruction of private and non-private properties, looting, and maiming of harmless residents. This isn’t what we count on from a peaceable protest.
“Moreover, the protests have been hijacked by felony parts who used the chance to wreak havoc on our communities. We can not fold our arms and watch as our area is being destroyed by those that shouldn’t have our pursuits at coronary heart.
“The protests have additionally brought on important financial losses to our folks, and we can not afford to proceed on this path. We urge our youths to be vigilant and never permit themselves for use as instruments for destruction.
“The actions of these behind the protests are clear indication that they need to destroy the North. They don’t have any regard for our values, our tradition, and our lifestyle. We won’t stand idly whereas our area is being destroyed. We are going to work with the safety businesses to make sure that those that breach the peace are dropped at justice.”
The Arewa youth teams additionally recommended the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, and the Minister of Water Assets and Sanitation, Prof Joseph Utsev, for his or her stance towards violence and their dedication to sustaining peace and order within the North.
“Their management and imaginative and prescient are what our area wants at this crucial time. They’ve proven that they’re dedicated to the well-being of our folks, and we urge them to proceed on this path,” the assertion learn.
The teams famous that efforts of the Ministers ensured that the protests didn’t get out of hand and prevented additional destruction and lack of life. “We urge them to proceed to work tirelessly to make sure that our area is protected and safe.”
The teams, nevertheless, warned troublemakers to avoid the North and declared their help for President Tinubu and his administration.
Alkali mentioned: “We won’t tolerate any type of violence or destruction in our area. We are going to work with the safety businesses to make sure that those that breach the peace are dropped at justice. We won’t permit our area to be destroyed by those that shouldn’t have our pursuits at coronary heart.”
