Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has invited organizers of the planned nationwide protest to the State Government House, saying that he will not run away but attend to the protesters and as well present their demands to President Bola Tinubu.
Naija News reports that the Governor made this remark while speaking to business leaders, traditional rulers, and religious leaders at the Government House in Kano on Wednesday.
Governor Yusuf, however, stated that the government will not tolerate any acts of violence during the protests scheduled to commence on Thursday, August 1.
The governor stressed that “protests will not lead to any constructive outcomes.”
He urged individuals wishing to exercise their right to protest to avoid any actions that could be taken advantage of by destructive elements.
Governor Yusuf said: “We have received credible intelligence that certain disgruntled individuals are recruiting thugs to incite trouble in the state.
“I assure you that the government will not tolerate such actions. Instead, I extend an invitation to those who wish to demonstrate to come to the Government House, where I will be happy to listen to their grievances and engage in constructive dialogue.
“I will not run away, let them bring their positions, and I will go with my stakeholders to President Tinubu and present our position to him.”
He emphasized the initiatives of the state government in implementing policies and programs to improve the welfare of the citizens, highlighting the blessings of Kano.
“We are united in our quest for positive change that will yield the desired objectives of peace, progress, and political stability. However, I must emphasize that social media has had a negative impact by allowing the abuse of leaders, which will not help us achieve our goals.
“This must stop, as it will only hinder our progress. We are facing a critical situation of hunger and other challenges, and we must work together to address them constructively.
“Our administration is currently sponsoring over 1,000 students pursuing various courses in foreign countries. We are also actively working to empower women and combat poverty in the state through a monthly program, which has already benefited over 5,000 women with a monthly stipend of ₦50,000, totalling over ₦260 million.
“Additionally, we are committed to providing access to clean drinking water in all metropolitan areas. Furthermore, we have recently procured ₦1 billion worth of fertilizer, and distributed free of charge to rural communities, aiming to boost food production and support agricultural development.
“We will not condone any form of violence or destructive behaviour during the protest. The destruction of government property and looting of shops will not be tolerated,” the governor stressed.
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