State House, Abuja – On Wednesday, July 31, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appealed to Nigerians to shun the planned nationwide protest.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, made the plea at a briefing in Abuja, on Wednesday, alongside four key ministers and the special adviser to the president on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
According to Akume, better days are ahead and Nigerians will soon breathe a sigh of relief.
As reported by The Nation, the SGF noted that President Tinubu recognises the right to peaceful protest but circumspection should be the watchword.
Speaking further, he added that the federal government was weary of protests being hijacked by bandits, insurgents, and other criminals.
Akume, however, urged the citizens to go about their legitimate businesses and avoid actions capable of disturbing the peace of the country.
The SGF begged Nigerians to pursue the path of peace, dialogue and collaboration, The Cable reported.
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Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that ahead of the planned nationwide protests against economic hardship, the federal government declared all its 256 custodial centres across the country as âred zonesâ.
The FG said the correctional centres’ sanctity must not be violated under any guise.
Haliru Nababa, controller general of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), gave the warning in a statement issued Tuesday, July 30, in Abuja.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
