The Social Democratic Party governorship candidate in Kogi State, Murtala Yakubu Ajaka, has appealed to protesters nationwide to embrace peaceful dialogue and allow the government to address their concerns.
While acknowledging the protesters’ bravery and determination, Ajaka warned that protests can be hijacked by individuals with destructive motives and emphasized that violence, looting, and destruction of property are not the right way to communicate grievances.
He expressed confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ability to address the protesters’ concerns, citing his reputation as a listening leader, according to TheNation.
Ajaka cautioned that continued protests could lead to further division, chaos, and loss of lives and property, and urged Nigerian youth to work together towards a brighter future through peaceful means.
He reiterated his call for protesters to end their demonstrations and trust in the government’s willingness to listen and respond, praying for peace and harmony in Nigeria to achieve unity in building a better nation for all citizens.
In a statement he personally made available to newsmen, Ajaka said: “Protests of this nature are often hijacked by individuals with destructive motives.
“I want to emphasise that violence, looting, and destruction of property are not the right way to communicate grievances.
“We must express confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s ability to address the protesters’ concerns because he has a reputation as a listening leader who understands the language of protest.
“Caution must be taken that continuing the protests in this current state could lead to further division, chaos, and unnecessary loss of lives and property.
“Instead, Nigerian youth should embrace peace, engage in dialogue, and work together towards a brighter future for the country.
“Once again I call on the protesters to end their demonstrations and trust in the government’s willingness to listen and respond. Let’s continue to pray for peace and harmony in Nigeria to achieve unity in building a better nation for all citizens.”
