The Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited and Ibe-Ebidouwei of Ijaw Nation, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo, has appealed to the organizers of the planned August 1st to 10th, 2024 nationwide protest to reconsider their decision in the interest of the country.
Tompolo stated, “I am aware of Mr. President’s efforts to get things right in the country, and truly things are getting better. For instance, there is a great improvement in the oil and gas sector in the last one year, which is still the mainstay of our economy.”
He acknowledged the right to protest but emphasized that the timing is wrong and may cause more harm than good, as security reports indicate that the protest could be hijacked by unscrupulous elements.
Tompolo urged Nigerians to show more patience with the President, noting that the economic hardship did not start with the Tinubu administration. He stressed that the President is working hard to revamp the economy with well-thought-out policies and programs.
He said, “I am aware of the right of the citizenry to protest government policies and programs in any country. It is one sure way for the citizens to participate effectively in governance, by checking the excesses of any government.”
However, he added, “The organizers of this planned protest against hardship must know that the timing is wrong, and the protest may cause more harm than good, as security reports have indicated that the protest will be hijacked by unscrupulous elements.”
Tompolo joined other patriotic Nigerians to appeal to prospective protesters to call off the proposed protest and engage governments at all levels to find lasting solutions to the country’s problems.
He concluded, “You must agree with me that the threat for protest alone has achieved its aim, as Mr. President has said it loud and clear, that he has heard the voice of prospective protesters.”
