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Hardship: Arewa group withdraws from nationwide protest over ‘security risks’

The Arewa Citizens Action for Good Leadership (ACAGCL) has announced its withdrawal from the planned nationwide protest against hunger and economic woes in Nigeria, citing potential risks and security consequences.

During a press briefing on Monday in Kano, ACAGL Spokesperson, Saeed Sulaiman Umar, explained that the decision was made after careful and thorough consideration.

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Umar stated that ACAGL had initially been active in mobilizing people for the upcoming protest due to the prevailing conditions of insecurity, hunger, and starvation in the country. 

He expressed concern about the widespread economic hardship, noting, “This is alarming as many hardworking people can no longer deliver on their basic responsibilities to their families.”

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Explaining the reason for the withdrawal, Umar said, “This decision is borne out of the desire to prioritize the peace and stability of our dear Kano State and the northern region. 

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We have witnessed the devastating effects of protests in some countries, where initially peaceful demonstrations escalated into violent conflicts, resulting in loss of lives, destruction of property, and long-term instability.”

Despite their withdrawal, ACAGL emphasized the ongoing suffering due to insecurity, hunger, and starvation. “The economic situation in the country has worsened, leaving many without access to basic necessities,” Umar added.

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Umar also called on the government at all levels to address these pressing issues urgently. 

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He urged the Kano State government to take immediate action to alleviate the unprecedented economic challenges facing the people.

Additionally, ACAGL called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address the issues of Boko Haram attacks promptly, to find innovative solutions to end the current hardship in Nigeria as quickly as possible, to revitalize refineries, and to reduce petrol prices to an affordable and sustainable level.

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The organisation also urged the government to reverse electricity tariffs and indefinitely suspend any increments, revert tertiary institution fees to their previous rates, reduce the cost of governance and the salaries and allowances of all political office holders, starting with President Tinubu, and to refrain from foreign loans that could mortgage Nigeria’s future.

Umar reiterated ACAGL’s commitment to prioritizing the peace and stability of Kano and the northern region, and to working towards a brighter, violence-free future for all.

 

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