Proposed Protest: Yewa North Patriotic Forum Makes Proposals to President Tinubu …Urges protesters to be peaceful, orderly

Proposed Protest: Yewa North Patriotic Forum Makes Proposals to President Tinubu …Urges protesters to be peaceful, orderly

 

By Adetokunbo FAKEYE

Nigeria – As nation await the proposed nationwide protest, a non political organization, Yewa North Patriotic Forum, YNPF, in Ogun State has made proposals to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The group in a statement signed by its President, Adeyemi Sunday also urged the President to address the nation’s problems as a matter of urgency.

It called on the President to: Invest more in agriculture and food production, to reduce our reliance on imports and ensure food security for all Nigerians;
– Open our international borders, to allow for the free flow of goods and services, and to boost economic growth;
– Fight corruption with renewed vigor and transparency;
– Improve our judicial system and be more independent;
– Reduce the cost of governance and allocate resources more efficiently;
– Recruit competent experts to tackle the struggling economy from within and outside the country;
– Develop and implement effective strategies to address insecurity across the country;
– Mitigate the rising cost of foodstuffs and essential commodities;
– Stabilize the value of the naira and implement policies to boost economic growth;
– Ensure quick implementation of the new minimum wage.

To the protesters, the group messaged, “be peaceful and orderly, while exercising your constitutional rights. Remember, violence only begets violence, and destruction of properties is not an acceptable means of expression”.

Below is the full statement:

STATEMENT FROM YEWA NORTH PATRIOTIC FORUM ON PROPOSED NATIONWIDE PROTEST STARTING FROM AUGUST 1ST, 2024 ISSUED TODAY JULY 28TH, 2024*

Fellow Nigerians,

After our Executive members meeting today July 28th, 2024 at Ayetoro, Yewa North Local Government, there is need for us as patriotic forum in Nigeria to make an input on the salient issue in the country as at today. We understand the various hardships and high costs of living in our beloved country.

The current economic situation that has brought untold suffering to many Nigerians, and we cannot afford to wait any longer for solutions.

We stand in solidarity with the good people of Nigeria, who are demanding a better life, improved governance and a brighter future. We share in their concerns and frustrations and we believe that their voices must be heard.

As we approach the proposed nationwide protests on August 1st, 2024, we call for calm and patience from all parties involved. We recognize the constitutional rights to peaceful protest and we encourage the President H. E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR to address the nation’s concerns.

We urge the President H. E. Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address the nation as a matter of urgency, to outline concrete steps to alleviate the suffering of our people. We call for action, not words.

Specifically, we call on the President to:– Invest more in agriculture and food production, to reduce our reliance on imports and ensure food security for all Nigerians

– Open our international borders, to allow for the free flow of goods and services, and to boost economic growth
– Fight corruption with renewed vigor and transparency
– Improve our judicial system and be more independent
– Reduce the cost of governance and allocate resources more efficiently
– Recruit competent experts to tackle the struggling economy from within and outside the country
– Develop and implement effective strategies to address insecurity across the country
– Mitigate the rising cost of foodstuffs and essential commodities
– Stabilize the value of the naira and implement policies to boost economic growth
– Ensure quick implementation of the new minimum wage

We encourage the President, H. E. Ahmed Bola Tinubu GCFR to engage in dialogue with protesters nationwide, avoid the use of force or military against, listening to their grievances and working towards solutions. This is a critical moment for our nation, and we must work together to find a way forward.

To the protesters, we urge peaceful and orderly conduct while exercising your constitutional rights. Remember, violence only begets violence, and destruction of properties is not an acceptable means of expression.

Security agencies, please protect lives and properties, ensuring a safe environment for all.

Let us work together towards a better Nigeria. We owe it to ourselves, our children, and future generations to build a nation that is just, equitable, and prosperous for all.

We stand with the good people of Nigeria, and we will continue to advocate for their rights and interests.

Nigeria Great Nation, Good People

Signed,

Adeyemi Sunday
President,
Yewa North Patriotic Forum
28/07/24

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