HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CAUCUS URGES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO DIALOGUE WITH PLANNED PROTESTERS 24-07-24
By Sadiq Aminu Ahead of the Proposed protest which has generated anxiety and reactions among Nigerians, the Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to dialogue with planned protesters with a bid to address their concerns.
Speaking with Journalists after the end of session dinner in Abuja, the Chairman of the House Minority Caucus, Mr. Kingsley Chinda explained that dialogue with the planned protesters could avert the protest.
Mr. Chinda however discouraged the planned protest especially against the background of insecurity in some parts of the country.
“We also appealed to the government to dialogue with the planned protesters and also look at some of the messages they are raising, the critical areas that need government intervention. Government should intervene and ensure that issues are resolved amicably”
“We are not going to encourage any protesters because in the past we have observed in most cases that even peaceful protests have been overtaken by hoodlums and with the insecurity situation in some parts of the country, you may not have the control of the gathering of people. So some unscrupulous people may use the opportunity to create chaos.
The minority caucus of the House of Representatives called on the government to take proactive measures in addressing the problem of insecurity in the country.
“We acknowledge and observe the insecurity situation in the country and we call on the government to use carrot and stick by ensuring that the result be seen. Let all the security chiefs do what is right to ensure that Nigerians are protected,”
The Caucus also called on the government to create means to ensure citizens are self reliant in a bid to tackle the economic downturn in the country.