In order to stop the planned statewide protest that a “faceless group” has called for, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is advised to act immediately by the National Christian Elders Forum (NCEF). They implored Tinubu to sign the draft Constitution of the 2014 National Conference. The Forum’s position was stated in a statement on the situation of the nation, which was signed by Chairman Dr. Samuel Danjuma Gani and provided to media on Monday in Abuja. The headline read, “Safety Awaits in the Multitude of Counselors.”CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
A nameless organization in Nigeria has announced that from August 1 to August 10, 2024, there would be a countrywide protest. The protest itself should be taken seriously, even though the organization correctly outlines several requests that would improve good governance.The NCEF issued a warning, stating that the unidentified organizers wanted to carry out the same type of protest that happened in Kenya.
Nigerian Tribune reported that part of the Christian Elders Forum’s statement said, “The situation in Kenya is different from that in Nigeria. There are too many aggrieved groups in Nigeria for anyone to toy with the idea of a national protest.”“Either the country would implode or the protesters would be massacred by overly enthusiastic security forces.”
“The memory of the ENDSARS bloodshed is still fresh in our memories. As elders, we do not support any action that might lead to the loss of lives or the destruction of national assets and individual properties.”“Under the circumstances, we advocate that the government must change its approach to governance and restore hope and confidence in the people.”CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
