By: Asuquo Cletus Felix
The Cross River State Government has warned residents not to participate in the planned nationwide protest, against economic hardship in August.
This was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by Erasmus Ekpang the commissioner for information titled “CRSG ADVISES RESIDENT AGAINST PLANNED PROTEST”.
Erasmus noted that the state government will not fold its hands and allow a group of persons, misguided elements, or group of individuals to destroy the state which according to him, is currently undertaking a reshape by Governor Otu’s administration.
He therefore directed all security agencies to be placed on red-alert, in order to checkmate any untoward behavior on the State.
He said “The Government Of Cross River State has uncovered plans by some aggrieved youths in the state to join forces with their colleagues in other states of the federation to protest massively from 1st August, 2024 over the current general hardship being experienced by citizens across the Nation.
“Government sympathizes with the people over this untold hardship which has brought huge sufferings to many families due to the high level of inflation and sky-rocketing price of goods and services but with less disposable income.
“Be that as it may, the government of Cross River State wishes to advise all residents to drop any idea to join the planned protest as protesting has never been the best solution to resolving any problem including the current hardship in the land.
“Accordingly, the Government will not fold arms and allow any misguided group or individuals to destroy our State which is being reshaped by Governor Bassey Edey Otu.
“Consequently, all security agencies are hereby directed to be on red-alert to checkmate any untoward behavior from any section of the state”.-It reads in part.
