Sheikh Aminuddeen Daurawa, a renowned Islamic scholar, has urged the organizers of the planned nationwide protests in Nigeria to reveal their identities and engage in dialogue with the Federal Government. He made this appeal in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday, suggesting that this approach would help halt the protests. While acknowledging citizens’ right to protest, Daurawa warned that anonymous demonstrations could be exploited by individuals with ulterior motives.
Daurawa called for unity among Nigerians to address the nation’s challenges through dialogue, emphasizing the importance of preserving the country’s hard-earned unity. As a commander of the Sharia Police in Kano, he advised the Federal Government to listen to the public outcry and address grievances to prevent the protests. He highlighted the severity of the hardships faced by Nigerians, including hunger, inflation, unemployment, and insecurity.
The cleric stressed that the current democratic system allows for protests and human rights, and citizens’ rights cannot be restricted. He added that the government has the power to stop the protest by addressing the people’s concerns and resolving the hardships they face. Daurawa urged the government to take all necessary measures to address public grievances, ensuring peace, progress, and political stability.