NO PROTEST? POLICE Issues Strong WARNING To Nigerians Planning To Protest Against Tinubu’s Govt; SEE What Was Announced

The majority of Nigerians have taken to the streets, brandishing placards as a means to express their discontent with the prevailing economic hardship in the country. These protesters persistently bemoan the difficulties currently facing and what they have encountered since President Bola Tinubu implemented several policies that have adversely affected the masses.

In conjunction with the demonstrations unfolding in various regions of the nation, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has adamantly shown intention to paralyze the country through extensive protests scheduled for February 27 and 28.

The NLC National President, Joe Ajaero, stated in a released statement that these protests will commence one week after the expiration of the 14-day ultimatum issued to the Federal Government, urging them to promptly resolve the ongoing crisis.

Also, the Nigerian Police Force issued a warning regarding the planned protests and other similar demonstrations transpiring throughout the country. It sternly declared its firm stance against any individuals seeking to incite unrest, emphasizing that it would not tolerate any form of violence during the two-day demonstration organized by the labor union.

The force further cautioned that anyone caught attempting to instigate violence will face severe consequences for their actions.

Amid these developments, the African Development Bank (AfDB) recently voiced concerns over the escalating prices of fuel and other commodities, cautioning that such circumstances could potentially culminate in social unrest within numerous African countries, particularly Nigeria, Ethiopia, Angola, and Kenya, in the upcoming days. The bank underscored the possibility of citizens rising against their respective governments as a result of the dire conditions prevailing in these nations.

According to a statement released by the AfDB in its report on macroeconomic performance and outlook for 2024, it predicted that the economy of Africa is expected to experience a higher growth rate compared to the 3. 2 percent recorded in 2023.

The statement reads in part, ” Internal conflicts and violence could also result from rising prices for fuel and other commodities due to weaker domestic currencies and reforms.

“For instance, the removal of fuel subsidies in Angola, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Nigeria and the resulting social costs has led to social unrest driven by opposition to government policy.”