The Global Chairman of Bola Ahmed Tinubu Solidarity Vanguard (BATSV), Ambassador Dr. Dare Owotomobi, has urged the organizers of the ongoing national #Endbadgovernance protest to pursue dialogue instead of engaging with disgruntled politicians from the last general elections.
Dr. Owotomobi disclosed that after he exposed the involvement of these politicians, Omoyele Sowore volunteered to lead the protest, while Atiku Abubakar offered his support. He added that Peter Obi and other supporters were seen at the Freedom Park protest venue in Abuja.
Expressing shock, Dr. Owotomobi noted that Peter Obi chose to protest despite the recent deaths of Chief Emmanuel Iwanyanwu and Onyeka Onwenu. Obi, who had been present when Onwenu collapsed, was criticized for not honoring the deceased by mourning.
Last week, Dr. Owotomobi advised Nigerian youths not to let presidential election losers exploit them for protests. His concerns were validated when hoodlums hijacked the protest in Kano, leading to looting at the National Communications Commission office. Tragically, the unrest resulted in the loss of innocent lives, including security personnel.
The Global Chairman commended President Tinubu for allowing the protest, demonstrating democratic principles. However, he emphasized the importance of holding accountable those responsible for arson, vandalism, and security threats. He insisted that actions causing loss of lives and properties should be treated as treasonable offenses.
Dr. Owotomobi called for national unity, urging Nigerians to support the government or prepare for the next election rather than plotting political coups. He warned that mishandling the situation could lead to economic and human losses, citing the "stay-at-home" order in the South East as an example.
Concluding, Dr. Owotomobi appealed to protest participants to reconsider their actions to prevent further violence and destruction.
Jimmy Nanyak Lar.
Special Assistant Media to BATSV Global Chairman.
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