Former agitators in the Niger Delta have decided to withdraw from the proposed nationwide protests against economic hardship, citing unconstitutional motives behind the event’s promotion.
Following an emergency meeting on Wednesday, hundreds of ex-agitators resolved to support President Bola Tinubu’s administration, expressing confidence that given more time, the President would address the nation’s challenges.
The decision to abstain from protests was supported by key groups, including ex-militant leaders in the Niger Delta region, the National Leaders of Concern Niger Delta Ex-Agitators, the National Leaders of Niger Delta Movement for Good Governance, ex-freedom fighters of the Niger Delta region, the Coalition of Niger Delta Students, and the Coalition of Aggrieved Niger Delta Youths.
Speaking on behalf of the stakeholders, Nature Kieghe, National Secretary of First Phase Ex-agitators, emphasized that while protest is a legitimate right, any movement aimed at destabilizing the country and inciting anarchy should be resisted.
Kieghe stated that after reviewing the demands of the protest promoters, the ex-agitators decided to withdraw to maintain peace and support the region’s and country’s development. He specifically condemned the demand for a change of government, asserting that the protest’s true objective was not to seek good governance but to forcibly seize power.
This announcement comes just two days after the National Coalition of Niger Delta Ex-Agitators (NCNDE-A), in collaboration with the Office of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), urged Nigerians, particularly those in the Niger Delta region, to reject the proposed protest, describing it as “ill-conceived.”
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