Protest: Gov Yusuf stands out, backs protesters, vows to receive them

As most Government Officials and Public office holders shy away from identifying with the end bad governance protest, Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has openly thrown his weight behind the nationwide hardship protest slated to start on August 1, 2024

Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Government House on Wednesday, Governor Yusuf pointed out that it is the democratic right of Nigerians to protest but urged Nigerian youths to conduct their demonstrations peacefully.

According to reports by Channels Television, he assured peaceful citizens of his support and vowed to personally receive demonstrators at the Government House on Thursday.

“For us, protest is a democratic right of every citizen. I want the protesters to carry out their procession with caution, as some criminal elements plan to hijack the protest. If you embark on a peaceful procession, I will receive you, and if you wish, I’ll join you.”

The Governor who noted that the Police was expected to protect peaceful demonstrators expressed frustration with the Nigeria Police Force, accusing them of insubordination and failure to follow directives of the state government.

“I can’t understand why the security agencies, especially the police, will not obey our orders,” he said. “When we tell them to do this or that, they will tell us they received an order from ‘above.’ Who is the ‘above’? I am the chief security officer in the state. If you have a problem with that, go and change the Nigerian constitution.” Speaking during the meeting, the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, also weighed in, urging the government to take concrete steps to alleviate the economic difficulties faced by the people

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