Youths from the Middle Belt region of Nigeria have been urged to boycott the planned nationwide protest against President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Scheduled for Thursday, August 1, the protest aims to highlight the ongoing economic hardships and high inflation affecting Nigerians.
The coalition of 200 Middle Belt Youth Leaders and Ethnic Youth Leaders has criticized the protest, describing it as having hidden agendas and potential for inciting violence. Nasiru Jagaba, a prominent leader in the coalition, expressed concern that the protest is being driven by behind-the-scenes actors rather than by genuine grassroots dissatisfaction.
The coalition warned that the protest could lead to chaos and destabilization, with armed thugs potentially causing unrest. They emphasized that the economic challenges are inherited issues and should not be resolved through disruptive protests. Instead, they advocate for a peaceful approach to addressing the economic difficulties and suggest finding alternative ways to express their concerns.
