In response to rising tensions and the threat of a nationwide protest, President Bola Tinubu and governors from the All Progressives Congress (APC) are engaged in an emergency meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. This closed-door session aims to develop strategies to address the concerns of protest leaders and seek a peaceful resolution.
The potential protest has prompted swift government action to alleviate the dissatisfaction among Nigerians. President Tinubu has urged those planning the protest to reconsider and wait for the government’s response to their grievances. He has emphasized his administration’s commitment to addressing the public’s concerns.
Following a confidential session of the Progressives Governors’ Forum (PGF) in Abuja, the forum’s chairman, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma, announced plans to invite protest organizers to a dialogue. The goal is to understand and address their issues.
“We don’t know what they are protesting for. We invite all of them to sit down with us in a room so we can discuss and agree on the issues, what they are, and proffer solutions,” Uzodimma said. He highlighted the forum’s dedication to national unity and improving the living standards of Nigerians, including creating jobs for graduates.
Governors arriving at the Villa included Hope Uzodimma (Imo), Uba Sani (Kaduna), and Bassey Otu (Cross River), who were promptly ushered into the President’s office. The outcome of this critical meeting is being closely watched by the nation, hoping for resolutions that will prevent further unrest.