Ajaka Urges Youths To End Protests

The SDP’s gubernatorial candidate in Kogi, Alhaji Murtala Yakubu Ajaka has urged Nigerian youths to end their protests against economic hardship.

In a statement in Abuja, titled “Fellow Nigerian Youths, You Have Spoken,” Ajaka acknowledges the youths’ bravery and determination but emphasizes the need for peaceful dialogue.

He notes that the youths’ voices have been heard by the President and that continued protests risk further division, chaos, and loss of lives and property

He encourages the youths to engage in peaceful dialogue, saying, the country has a listening President who understands the language of protest.”

“It’s undeniable that things are not as they should be, therefore, it’s difficult to outrightly condemn the youth for taking to the streets to express their displeasure”.

“However, your voices have echoed across the nation and reached the ears of our President. Now it is the time to give peaceful dialogue a chance.

“Protests of this nature are often hijacked by individuals with destructive motives. I must emphasize that resorting to violence, looting, and destruction of public and private properties is not the right way to communicate your grievances”.

“It is crucial to remember that the purpose of this protest was to peacefully amplify your voices, express your anger, and get the attention of our president to urgently address the hardship across the country. We must not lose sight of this noble objective.

“I understand your frustration and the urgency for your demands to be met, but let us not forget that we are all Nigerians, brothers, and sisters. We share a common goal of a better future for our beloved country”.

“It is through peaceful dialogue that we can achieve this goal. We have a listening president who understands the language of protest. He has heard you clearly, and I am confident he will address your concerns” he said.

Ajaka emphasizes the importance of unity and working together to build a better future for Nigeria, concluding with, “this protest needs to stop now.

“May peace and harmony prevail in our land.”

Oduyemi Odumade, Edited By Grace Namiji