Critical stakeholders in Kaduna state have distanced themselves with the planned nationwide protest scheduled to hold from first August, 2024.
They made their position known during a townhall meeting with the Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani held at Umaru Musa ‘Yar’Adua Hall, Murtala Mohammed Square, Kaduna.
The meeting, which is part of the Uba Sani-led administration’s citizens engagement initiatives aimed to interact with people on key issues of national importance.
Addressing the gathering, Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani said, though the aftermaths of some of the policies being implemented by the Tinubu-led administration to revitalize the nation’s economy appear to be painful, it will be unwise to embark on any protest that might be hijacked by criminals.
While expressing concern over the faceless nature of the organizers of the purported nationwide protest, the Governor cautioned the people of Kaduna state against being used by unscrupulous elements to disrupt the peaceful coexistence being enjoyed in the state for selfish interests.
Also speaking, the Emir of Zazzau, Malam Ahmad Nuhu Bamalli, highlighted the dangers of embarking on protest in a complex state like Kaduna, looking at some past experiences.
In separate goodwill messages, the Former Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria, Kaduna State Chapter, Reverend John Joseph Hayap and the renown Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Ahmed Abubakar Gumi appealed to the people to be patient and give the government more time as it has started making steady progress.