Nigerian govt speaks on how it’ll handle planned protests amid hardship concerns

The Federal Government responded to mounting concerns over national hardship and calls for nationwide protests against President Bola Tinubu’s administration, pledging to handle the situation as a “family matter.”
Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, conveyed the government’s stance following a meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) chaired by Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) George Akume. He emphasized the government’s commitment to resolving issues in a manner that ensures national peace and stability.
“We came together to discuss. You can see that this is not happening at the council chambers, it is happening in the office of the SGF and many of the ministers are here,” Idris stated.
“No one is going to sleep. Those who are agitating and asking for protests are Nigerians, they are our brothers, they are our sisters, they are all Nigerians and those in positions of authority – the ministers, the President, everybody, we are all Nigerians too.”
When asked about engagement with protest organizers, Idris affirmed ongoing dialogue with stakeholders, underscoring the government’s commitment to engaging in the interest of Nigeria’s welfare.
Regarding assertions by notable figures like Senior Advocate of Nigeria Femi Falana that protests should proceed, Idris noted, “He (Falana) is an individual. This is a democracy, everyone is entitled to his opinion.”
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Idris reiterated President Tinubu’s call for calm and patience, urging Nigerians to allow more time for the government to address their concerns. He concluded by emphasizing the government’s dedication to constructive dialogue and peaceful resolution of grievances.
Key ministers present at the meeting included Nyesom Wike (FCT), Yusuf Tuggar (Foreign Affairs), and Bello Matawalle (Defence), among others.
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