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APC Mobilises Nigerian Parents Against Protest
The All Progressives Congress, (APC) has cautioned parents to watch the movement of their children to prevent them from being recruited for violence ahead of the nationwide planned protest.
The warning came up after Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday stated that security operatives wouldn’t hesitate to make arrests if the planned protest turns violent.
The protest, scheduled to run from August 1 to 10, has continued to generate tension and elicit mixed reactions from Nigerians.
Several groups who indicated interest in championing the campaign said the call for protest was provoked by the hunger and hardship being experienced in the country.
Addressing newsmen after its 153rd National Working Committee meeting, on Wednesday, the National Secretary of APC, Senator Ajibola Basiru, announced that the ruling party has joined the President to appeal to those planning protests to shelve their plans and have confidence that the Federal Government would address most of the economic challenges facing the nation.
The APC secretary also urged Nigerian parents to monitor the movement of their children to ensure they are not caught on the wrong arm of the law.
Basiru said, “We noted that since coming on board in 2023, the government met quite several challenges, especially economic challenges, and Mr President is gradually implementing programmes and policies that would in the nearest future bring succour and relief to the citizens.
“The NWC noted that some issues highlighted by the protestants are political, while others are constitutional matters that can only be addressed through the amendment of the constitution, which is ongoing at the National Assembly.
“We, therefore, urge all those planning the protests to have confidence in Mr President’s unrelentless efforts at repositioning the economy, while assuring Nigerians that the challenges will sooner or later come to pass.
“The meeting urged parents and well-meaning Nigerians to monitor the movement of their children/wards so that they will not be used in causing chaos in the country.”
With additional reports from the Punch
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