Amid growing tensions and economic challenges, former Minister of Aviation Femi Fani-Kayode has issued a strong warning against the planned nationwide protest under the banner of #EndBadGovernanceProtest, describing it as a premeditated attempt to destabilize the country.
“There is nothing wrong with a peaceful demonstration and a lawful, legitimate protest. What is unacceptable is a premeditated attempt by a group of faceless individuals who are on the payroll of subversive elements to destabilize the country and incite people to violence and carnage,” Fani-Kayode stated.
He expressed concern that the protest, branded as a #NationwideStrike, is a deliberate effort to incite the security forces into mutiny and rebellion against the government, thereby threatening the nation’s democracy.
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“Those behind it are attempting to take advantage of the undoubtedly enormous economic challenges in the land to create panic, fear, chaos, and mass unrest with a view to provoking anarchy, mayhem, and armed insurrection,” Fani-Kayode continued. “This is unacceptable, and no responsible government will sit back and allow it to happen.”
Fani-Kayode urged the organizers to reconsider their plans and avoid provoking a reaction from the security forces that they might later regret. He cautioned against the risk of igniting a repeat of the #EndSARS protests, which were marked by widespread violence, division, and significant property damage
“We do not want or need a nationwide #EndSARS-like round of protests, and neither can we afford the attendant violence, strife, division, damage to property, and bloodshed that comes with it,” he said.
Fani-Kayode called for patience and dialogue with the Federal Government as the way forward, advocating for the expression of collective concerns in a lawful, restrained, responsible, and legitimate manner.
“Anything outside of that will be dangerous and counter-productive,” he concluded.
