Governors yesterday led in cautioning protest promoters, saying there will be no room for a repeat of the 2020 #EndSARS which wreaked havoc on many cities.
Although they acknowledged the freedom to protest, the governors said it must be peaceful.
Governors Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo) and Duoye Diri (Bayelsa) spoke at different occasions.
Southeast governors spoke in unison against the planned protest through their chairman, Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma.
Oba of Benin Omo N’Oba N’Edo Uku Akpolokpolo, Oba Ewuare II, the All Progressives Congress (APC), and chairmen of local governments in Lagos State, among others, also cautioned against violent protest.
For the second time in 48 hours, Informational and National Orientation Minister Mohammed Idris explained why promoters of the protest should shelve the idea.
Yesterday, a high-level meeting at the Aso Villa seat of power attended by Secretary to the Government of the Federation Senator George Akume, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, and Defence Minister Abubakar Badaru was held on the likely breach of national security, it was learnt.
On Monday, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun underscored the need to keep the peace if a protest must be staged by any group.
He warned that violence will not be tolerated because the police will protect national assets.
Abiodun urged the youths to become solution centres by bringing in their vibrancy and ingenuity in resolving national challenges.
Aiyedatiwa emphasised the importance of constructive engagement and dialogue in addressing the challenges.
He appealed to the youth, especially students, to give President Bola Ahmed Tinubu more time to address their complaints.
