Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has shared his thoughts on the planned nationwide protests, stressing that while expressing grievances through protests is a democratic right, it is not the most effective way to resolve Nigeria’s current challenges.
Speaking at an emergency town hall meeting held at the Banquet Hall, Government House on Monday, Governor Namadi acknowledged the hardships many Nigerians face, including economic difficulties, insecurity, and social unrest.
He, however, said: “I firmly believe that protests alone will not provide the solutions we seek.
“It is time for all of us to turn to Allah, look at our relationship with our creator, seek His forgiveness, and ask for His guidance in overcoming these challenges.”
Governor Namadi reiterated that seeking divine intervention is the ultimate remedy for Nigeria’s challenges and the easiest way to ease the suffering of citizens.
Speaking on behalf of the traditional rulers, the Emir of Hadejia, Adamu Abubakar Maje, expressed sympathy for the difficult situation Nigerians are enduring but oppose to the planned mass protest.
“We are not in support of the protest. Let each one of us look into his doing between him and God, families, and relatives,” he said.
On his part, the chairman of the Council of Ulama, Sheikh Khadi Bashir Ahmad, also urged citizens to repent and continue seeking forgiveness from Allah for a swift resolution to the nation’s problems.