The All Progressives Congress (APC) attributed recent protests in Niger and Kano States to alleged instigation by opposition parties, accusing them of aiming to create the perception that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is underperforming. These protests, sparked by concerns over hardships and high living costs, particularly targeted the perceived hoarding and exportation of food items.<\/p>\n
In Niger State, protests erupted as youths and women expressed frustration over the perceived mass purchase of food items for exportation, while the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) threatened street protests if inflation issues were not addressed promptly. Despite police attempts to disperse the protesters, the grievances echoed similar sentiments in Osun State, where residents decried worsening economic conditions and warned of potential street protests.<\/p>\n
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State highlighted the dire situation, citing widespread misery, starvation, and acute hunger exacerbated by soaring inflation rates. The APC’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, condemned the protests as orchestrated by the opposition to incite social unrest and undermine the government’s credibility.<\/p>\n
Morka urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and resist falling prey to the opposition’s divisive tactics, emphasizing the need to maintain public peace and national security amidst these challenges. He cautioned against being swayed by the opposition’s attempts to exploit public grievances for their political gains, calling for unity and patriotism in the face of such divisive strategies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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