Despite calls from various segments to suspend the planned protest, the Arewa Youth Ambassadors have announced their readiness to proceed with a nationwide protest on August 1, 2024, to express dissatisfaction with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policies.
The group dismissed rumors that the protest had been called off, urging Nigerians to disregard such false and misleading information.
In contrast, the Nasarawa State Government has urged youths not to join what it describes as a politically motivated protest that could derail the nation’s democracy. Ibrahim Uthman Angbolo, State Commissioner for Information, Culture, and Tourism, warned against organizing a mass protest, citing the risk of it being hijacked by miscreants and criminals.
However, Yahaya M. Abdullahi, National Coordinator of Arewa Youth Ambassadors, reaffirmed their determination to stage the protest.
He cited worsening insecurity, food and fuel crises, unemployment, and high living costs as key reasons for their action.
The Nasarawa State Government reiterated its belief in democracy and President Tinubu’s efforts to provide basic needs, despite economic challenges predating his administration. Governor Abdullahi Sule’s administration continues to implement policies under the Nasarawa Economic Development Strategy (NEDS), focusing on employment, agriculture, investment, and industrialization initiatives.
