Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has urged those planning protests against President Bola Tinubu’s administration to carefully reconsider their actions. Drawing parallels to the #EndSARS movement, Uzodimma highlighted concerns about the risks of protests being hijacked by criminal elements, which could undermine the intended goals and exacerbate existing challenges.
Uzodimma expressed doubts about the motivations behind the planned protests, noting that organizers have not clearly communicated their reasons to the public. He stressed the importance of ensuring that any protest is well-conceived and has clear, articulated demands to avoid unnecessary escalation and potential violence.
He also cautioned about the fragile political environment and security challenges facing the country, suggesting that poorly managed protests could destabilize the nation further. Uzodimma emphasized the need for protests to be conducted in a manner that does not worsen the current economic hardships and called for clear, constructive dialogue to address grievances.