Senate President Godswill Akpabio made light of those advocating for protests over the economic hardship in the country, saying, “Those interested in the protest can go ahead, but let us be there eating.”
Akpabio made the remarks during an event organized by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) on Tuesday in Rivers State.
His comments came in response to the planned protests set to begin on August 1 and continue until August 10.
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During the event, Akpabio also stressed that he had no interest in any “regime change.”
“All of us feel the impact of what is happening now. But we are aware it will be for a short while. MD, I want to thank you for what you said. You said we are not interested in regime change, let us own this government.
“Those who want to protest can protest, but let us be there eating — I must thank the Niger Delta”, he added.
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