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Flash: Tinubu Government In Panic, Conveys Emergency Meeting Over Nationwide Protests
The President Bola Tinubu-led Nigerian government has scheduled an emergency meeting for Wednesday morning to address the imminent nationwide protest tagged #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria set for August 1.
The meeting comes on the heels of Tinubu’s recent appeal to protest organisers, urging them to delay the demonstrations and allow his administration more time to implement people-oriented programmes.
The circular released on Tuesday indicated that the meeting invitation was extended to all ministers, including the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. Additionally, Special Advisers to the President on Policy and Coordination, Hadiza Bala-Usman; Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga; and former Minister of Youth and Sports, Sunday Dare, were also invited.
The circular, titled “Planned Nationwide Protest” and dated July 23, 2024, was signed by Richard Pheelangwah, the Permanent Secretary of the Cabinet Affairs Office.
The statement read, “I am directed to invite you to attend a meeting with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on the above subject slated as follows: July 24, 2024, Time: 10 am prompt, Venue: Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation Conference Room.
“Attendance is mandatory. Please, accept the warm regards of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.”
Earlier, Tinubu had urged Nigerian youths to call off their planned protest and wait for the government to address their concerns.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, revealed this to State House correspondents on Tuesday after meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
According to him, “On the issue of the planned protest, Mr President does not see any need for that. He asked them to shelve that plan and he has asked them to await the government’s response to all their pleas.
“So, there is no need for a strike. The young people out there should listen to the President and allow the President more time to see to the realisation of all the goodies he has for them.”
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