The governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the last election in Kogi State, Murtala Ajaka on Friday urged Nigerian Youths to stop the ongoing protest, saying that the youths have spoken and their voices were clear and loud.
This was contained in a statement made available to news men in Abuja titled “Fellow Nigerian youths, you have spoken today and your voices are clear and loud”
While appreciating the bravery and determination of the youths for standing up against the economic challenges in Nigeria and advocating for an improved standard of living, he pointed out that “it’s undeniable that things are not as they should be, therefore, it’s difficult to outrightly condemn the youth for taking to the streets to express their displeasures ”
According to him, “However, your voices have echoed across the nation and reached the ears of our President. Now it is the time to give peaceful dialogue a chance.
“Protests of this nature are often hijacked by individuals with destructive motives. I must emphasize that resorting to violence, looting, and destruction of public and private properties is not the right way to communicate your grievances.
“It is crucial to remember that the purpose of this protest was to peacefully amplify your voices, express your anger, and get the attention of our president to urgently address the hardship across the country. We must not lose sight of this noble objective.
“I understand your frustration and the urgency for your demands to be met, but let us not forget that we are all Nigerians, brothers, and sisters. We share a common goal of a better future for our beloved country.
“It is through peaceful dialogue that we can achieve this goal. We have a listening president who understands the language of protest. He has heard you clearly, and I am confident he will address your concerns.
Ajaka pointed out that ” By continuing the protest in its current state, we risk further division, chaos, and unnecessary loss of lives and properties.
According to him, “We must not let our frustrations blind us to the fact that there is a peaceful path to achieving the change we desire. It is time to give your government an opportunity to address your concerns across the country”
