FCT Minister Nyesom Wike on Thursday praised protesters in Abuja for maintaining peace during the #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria protests, emphasizing that losing control of the capital would be tantamount to losing the nation.
Speaking at the presentation of the Staff of Office to four newly graded Chiefs, Wike acknowledged the protesters’ non-violent approach.
The protests, which began early at the MKO Abiola Stadium in compliance with a court order, saw pockets of violence, prompting police to use tear gas to maintain order.
Fear of escalation led to the closure of businesses, banks, and some markets across the city. Wike stressed the importance of dialogue and patience with President Bola Tinubu’s administration, urging protesters to remain peaceful.
According to The PUNCH reports, Wike said, “I commend the protesters in Abuja who have refused to be violent; let them continue to be peaceful. Abuja is the Centre of Unity; if we lose Abuja, we have lost Nigeria. Let us work together. Give President Tinubu time, and a lot of things will change”.
He reiterated the necessity of dialogue, appealing for continued peaceful protests and expressing readiness to address issues through discussion. “It is better to sit down and iron out issues with the government. I commend your peace process and appeal to our people that we are ready to dialogue and resolve the grey areas,” Wike added….Viêw_ More
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