Northern Governors Express Concern On Persistent Nationwide Protests

Worried by the continuous protests by youths in different parts of the country, the northern governors have expressed worries that in spite of the magnanimity exhibited by the Federal Government and various State governments, the protests have continued. 

At the emergency meeting held in Kaduna on Thursday 22th October In Kaduna, the governors extensively discussed issues bordering on National Security particularly the nationwide Endsars protest which has led to the wanton destruction of lives and properties in some parts of the Country.

In a Communique made available to newsmen after the meeting,  the Forum expressed worry and concern on why the protests have persisted despite the magnanimity exhibited by the Federal Government and various State Govenments, calls from well-meaning Nigerians to put an end to the protest.

The Communique signed by the Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum, Governor Simon Bako Lalong,  the Forum resolved as follows: –

The meeting discussed the various dimensions of Endsars protests in the Country, while also appreciating across constitutional rights of all citizen to express concern even by way of protest, it however condemned the incessant destruction of lives and properties that ensued in the process.

 Forum commiserates with those who lost their lives ,the wounded and those whose properties where destroyed.

 Forum strongly sues for unity and peaceful co-existence of all citizens and groups of people in Nigeria. 

It Urged all Nigerians to see themselves as equal citizens of the country as the unity of Nigeria cannot be compromised.

The Forum regrets the diabolical influencers in form of hooliganism, ethnoreligious bigots and even political marauders who are bent on pulling the nation down its knees and pushing for regime change. 

The Forum called on all Nigerians to resist these enemies of the nation by supporting Mr. President, the Federal Government, and democracy at large.

Forum appeal to all citizens to restraint themselves from unwarranted disposition of sentiments, harassment and intimidation of other citizens resident in their home states.