On Thursday, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike commended Abuja demonstrators for keeping the peace amid the #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria demonstrations, stressing that losing the nation would be the same as losing control of the capital. At the Staff of Office’s presentation to the four recently promoted Chiefs, Wike praised the demonstrators’ nonviolent strategy.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
The protests, which began early at the MKO Abiola Stadium in compliance with a court order, saw pockets of violence, prompting police to use tear gas to maintain order. Fear of escalation led to the closure of businesses, banks, and some markets across the city. Wike stressed the importance of dialogue and patience with President Bola Tinubu’s administration, urging protesters to remain peaceful.
According to The PUNCH reports, Wike said, “I commend the protesters in Abuja who have refused to be violent; let them continue to be peaceful. Abuja is the Centre of Unity; if we lose Abuja, we have lost Nigeria. Let us work together. Give President Tinubu time, and a lot of things will change”.
He reiterated the necessity of dialogue, appealing for continued peaceful protests and expressing readiness to address issues through discussion. “It is better to sit down and iron out issues with the government. I commend your peace process and appeal to our people that we are ready to dialogue and resolve the grey areas,” Wike added.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
