Story by Abdulrazaq Adebayo
With few days to the planned nationwide hunger protests in the country, Nigerians have been warned against copying the recent protests in Kenya, as it could have unintended and detrimental consequences.
Ambassador Ibrahim Tajudeen Shola issued the warning in a statement in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, on Sunday.
While asserting that the Kenyan protests highlight the potential power of public dissent, he argued that “rather than follow a disruptive path, Nigerians should focus on constructive engagement, support for ongoing reforms and holding local governments accountable.
“By working collaboratively within the framework of democratic processes, we can address our challenges more effectively and build a more stable and prosperous future,” he stated.
According to Ibrahim, “In recent weeks, calls for protests against the administration of President Bola Tinubu have surged across Nigeria. While dissent and public demonstrations are integral to a healthy democracy, the current wave of calls for protests appears to be premature and counterproductive given the administration’s significant efforts to address our nation’s economic woes.
“President Tinubu’s administration has undertaken a series of ambitious economic reforms designed to tackle Nigeria’s long-standing challenges, including rampant unemployment and economic instability.”
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He explained that the initiatives, though met with some immediate hurdles, aim to stabilize the nation’s economy and create sustainable job opportunities for millions of Nigerians.
However, the scope of these reforms, ranging from regulatory changes to investment in infrastructure, requires time to manifest tangible results.
