ESV Podar Johnson Yiljwan, a strong member and major stakeholder of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Plateau State, has called for the suspension of the ongoing nationwide protests against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government.
According to Johnson, the goal of the demonstration so far have not been achieved rather it has caused more problems for the current government.
Recall that different groups on Thursday August 1, took to the streets to begin the 10-day nationwide protest against Tinubuâs administration.
This was in response to the rising inflation, hunger and hardship occasioned by Tinubu’s economic reforms.
In an exclusive interview with TimesNow.com.ng on Monday, August 5, ESV Podar Johnson Yiljwan, said the protests should be called off because it is no longer in the interest of Nigerians.
He noted that the planned demonstration has posed a major threat to the peace of Nigeria and has been hijacked by some criminal elements, amid concerns of protesters raising Russian flag in northern Nigeria.
The APC chieftain said:
Recall that President Tinubu addressed the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protesters. Tinubu called for dialogue and urged the protesters to sheath their sword and embrace peace.
Reacting to Tinubu’s speech, Podar Johnson maintained that the president addressed the concerns of the citizens and is working for the good of the land.
Speaking on the way forward, the APC chieftain urged President Tinubu establish committee that will bring the renewed hope agenda to fruition.
Johnson opined thus:
Earlier, TimesNow.com.ng reported that protesters in Jigawa set ablaze the APC secretariat in the state on Thursday, August 1.
According to reports, the protesters also burnt vehicles parked in the building as efforts by security forces to contain them proved abortive.
The suspected hoodlums vandalized and looted the state’s state’s fertilizer store and grains store.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
