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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has vowed to crush any politically motivated protest, across the country.
Tinubu made the vow in his nationwide broadcast address to Nigerians on Sunday, at the Presidential Villa Abuja
The president said his vision for the country is one, of a just and prosperous nation where each person may enjoy the peace, freedom, and meaningful livelihood that only democratic good governance can provide one that is open, transparent and accountable to the Nigerian people.
He reiterated that his administration will not stand idly by, and allow “a few with a clear political agenda to tear the nation apart.”
President Tinubu described as painful the loss of lives in Borno, Jigawa, Kano, Kaduna and the destruction of public facilities in some states, as well as the wanton looting of supermarkets and shops.
” I am especially pained by the loss of lives in Borno, Jigawa, Kano, Kaduna and other states, the destruction of public facilities in some states, and the wanton looting of supermarkets and shops, contrary to the promise of protest organisers that the protest would be peaceful across the country.
“The destruction of properties sets us back as a nation, as scarce resources will be again used to restore them.
“I commiserate with the families and relations of those who have died in the protests. We must stop further bloodshed, violence and destruction.
” As President of this country, I must ensure public order. In line with my constitutional oath to protect the lives and property of every citizen, our government will not stand idly by and allow a few with a clear political agenda to tear this nation apart.”
