Nationwide Protest: “Monitor Your Children,” APC Warns

On Wednesday, July 24, the All Progressives Congress, APC, had warned parents to monitor their children, so they won’t be recruited for violence in the upcoming nationwide protest.

This is being said due to the threat the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, made on Tuesday, July 23, that security operatives wouldn’t hesitate to arrest in case the planned protest turns violent.

The protest which is scheduled to run from, August 1to August 10, has continue to generate tension and different reactions from Nigerians.

At the 153rd National working committee meeting, the National Secretary of APC, Senator Ajibola Basiru, declared that the ruling party has joined the President to appeal to those planning protests to stop their plans and have faith that the Federal Government will tackle most of the economic challenges facing the nation.

He also implored Nigerians to monitor the movement of their children to ensure they are not caught on the wrong arm of the law.

He said, “We noted that since coming on board in 2023, the government met quite several challenges, especially economic challenges, and Mr President is gradually implementing programmes and policies that would in the nearest future bring succour and relief to the citizens.”

“The NWC noted that some issues highlighted by the protestants are political, while others are constitutional matters that can only be addressed through the amendment of the constitution, which is ongoing at the National Assembly.”

“We, therefore, urge all those planning the protests to have confidence in Mr President’s unrelentless efforts at repositioning the economy, while assuring Nigerians that the challenges will sooner or later come to pass.”

“The meeting urged parents and well-meaning Nigerians to monitor the movement of their children/wards so that they will not be used in causing chaos in the country.”