The Arewa Progressives For Good Governance (APGG) has voiced their opposition to former Youth and Sports Minister Solomon Dalung’s reported backing of a planned nationwide protest against economic difficulties. Vanguard reported on Saturday that the group refuted allegations that notable figures, such as current and former Senators, Arewa youth leaders, and others, have decided to participate in the protest against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!In a statement signed by the group’s Chairman, Malam Ibrahim Musa Bichi, the group recognized the present economic difficulties resulting from the removal of the petroleum subsidy but promised that better times are ahead. APGG criticized the protest advocates, pointing out their silence during the eight years of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration.
Dalung had previously declared on social media that “the rights of Nigerians to protest cannot be taken away by executive order.” However, APGG responded by arguing that it is unjust for any Northerner to call for protests against Tinubu’s administration due to economic difficulties. The group reminded Dalung that those seeking fairness must approach it with integrity, referencing his unsuccessful attempt to run for office after being dismissed as Minister.
APGG suggested that Dalung’s motivations might be influenced more by personal interests than by a true concern for the welfare of the people.
He said, “We understand the pains Nigerians are going through because of the current hardship caused by the withdrawal of petroleum subsidy, but we can authoritatively say there will be light at the end of the dark tunnel.
“Any Northerner calling for protest against Tinubu’s government over economic hardship is not fair. Our son, former President Muhammadu Buhari, was president for 8 years, but our Northern brothers kept quiet.”
