Kwakwanso: Protest Not The Answer; Vote Tinubu Out

Former Defence Minister Rabiu Kwakwanso  says the current leadership in the country should be changed through the ballot and not violence.

Kwakwanso, one of the top opposition leaders in the country spoke amidst a potential nationwide protest next month by some angry youths over the current hardship in the country.

Those angry with the government have slated the protest for August 1-10, 2024 despite call for cancellation by the government and well meaning religious and political leaders.

Security agencies say the protest could be hijacked by some unscrupulous elements to unleash mayhem on the country.

Kwakwanso, the leader of the New  Nigerian Peoples party, NNPP, the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, reports said on Friday that he recognised the challenges being faced by Nigerians at the moment, but said protest is not the way out because of its potential to set the country back.

According to him, the best way to address the current problems facing the country is to show the current leadership the way out of power through the ballot box.

He explained that the country has derailed that Nigerians now have the opportunity to teach those responsible a big lesson by voting them out of power.

He said, “It is with a deep sense of responsibility that I share my thoughts on the current situation in Nigeria.

“We find ourselves in avoidable hardship because our leaders have missed some steps since 2007. However, there is always room for correction and setting the country on the right track for economic development, prosperity, and better welfare of citizens.

“In these trying times, our nation stands at a crossroads. Our collective frustration with bad governance has reached a boiling point, and the urge to protest is strong. As an elder and patriotic Nigerian, I share your concerns and your desire for change. However, I urge you to consider the consequences of national protests and to channel your energy into a more effective and peaceful means of transformation through the power of your ballot.”

The Inspector General of Police,  IGP, Kayode Egbetokun claimed on Friday that some foreigners were trying to use the protest to destabilise the country.