Protest: Hours to August 1 demonstration, Senate sends crucial message to Nigerians

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Nigerians have been urged to shelve their plans for the August 1 planned nationwide protest as concerns rise that the demonstration might be hijacked by some elements
Godswill Akpabio-led Senate made this appeal on Wednesday and urged the promoters of the protest and the youths to consider President Tinubu's plea and suspend the demonstration
The hunger protest will be held from August 1 to August 10 in response to the rising inflation, and hunger, among other issues occasioned by President Tinubu's economic reforms

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

The Senate has appealed to the promoters of the nationwide protests to halt their plans in the interest of the nation.

Nigerians told to shun protest, reason emerges

Senate President Godswill Akpabio made this plea and after a closed-door emergency session of Senators in Abuja, on Wednesday, July 31.

Legit.ng reports that various groups in the country are planning to stage a nationwide protest from August 1 to August 10, following the rising cost of goods and services, poverty and hunger in the country.

Protest: Why Nigerians should reconsider

But Akpabio, on Wednesday, said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is just one year, but has initiated policies that would benefit Nigerians in a near future hence, they should be patient, Daily Trust reported.

He said initiatives such as the signing of the national minimum wage bill into law, establishment of the North West and South East Development Commissions, granting of local government autonomy among others would reduce hunger and poverty in the country, Vanguard reported.

“The Senate urges protesters to give the government more time,” Akpabio said.