In a statement released on Sunday by Amb. Suleiman who doubles as the State Coordinator, North Central APC State Youth Leaders Forum wrote: “We must always remember that we have no other country but Nigeria. Away from it, our status changes from being owners of the most populous black nation on Earth to mere “foreigners.” We must protect it at all costs. Anything less would be a great disservice not only to our country but to the generations yet unborn.

He acknowledged that the struggle and undeniable socioeconomic challenges caused by the removal of fuel subsidies and other related policies by the president’s government have led to calls for a nationwide protest tagged “EndBadGovernanceProtest.”

He said: “While this is a concern, the planned mass appeal, which is our constitutional right, comes at a time when our frustrations and grievances are immeasurable.

“I am certain you agree that our collective emotions could easily escalate into violence with any small confrontation by law enforcement or be hijacked by “shadows” who are enemies of Nigeria, much like the hijackers of the “#EndSARSProtest.” That protest initially intended to end the brutality of SARS police officers, turned into a theatre of destruction, claiming innocent lives and causing property damage worth billions of Naira in Abuja and Lagos State.

“Recent events in both new and conventional media show President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, engaging with religious and traditional leaders. This is a clear indication that our cries are not only being heard but are being strongly communicated. Therefore, on behalf of the State Youth Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the North Central Region of Nigeria, I urge you all to explore more effective means of bringing the central government to agree with our terms. Let’s put the protest slated for August to rest completely in the interest of all Nigerians, particularly the innocent ones.

“We ask this of you as we mobilize key government officials in charge of the youth constituency for a roundtable discussion. Our goal is to articulate and advance our grievances before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for a possible solution.

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Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement titled, ‘No Protest, Gathering In Lagos State’, said the police will deal decisively with persons with the intention of staging any protest that could lead to the breakdown of law and order in the state.

According to the statement, the Police PRO said:  “The attention of the Lagos State Police Command has been drawn to a viral video of a protest at Lekki Tollgate, Lagos State, purported to have been staged today 7th December 2020.

“The Command wishes to debunk the fake video that has been circulated to create tension and destabilize security network in the state. The video was one of the viral videos released during the recent violent Endsars protest before the Lekki Tollgate plaza was set ablaze by the violent protesters on 21st October 2020.

“The command, therefore, urges the general public to regard the video as baseless and mischievous. The command also wishes to appeal to the general public to remain calm and go about their lawful businesses as the police are prepared to deal decisively, within the ambit of the law, with any act of lawlessness that could lead to the breakdown of law and order in the state.”

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