We do not want to turn Nigeria into Sudan, Tinubu warns sponsors of protests
Abuja, EPICSTORIAN – President Bola Tinubu has warned organizers of national protests to avoid participating in any violent gathering that might ruin national peace and harmony.
The president, while speaking in Abuja gave an analogy of the state of Sudan, stating ‘We do not want to turn Nigeria into Sudan’ as the planned national protests may throw citizens into disarray of lawful purpose.
He feared that certain interest group might capitalise on the country’s ongoing economic reforms.
Tinubu addressed Nigerians alongside a delegation of Islamic leaders, which was headed by Sheikh Bala Lau, at the State House in Abuja.
“I have no cabal. I have no sponsors. The money I spent on the elections was my personal fortune. At some point, the odds were against me; banks were locked.
“But Allah, the Almighty God, said I will be the President. Mine is to now follow the leading and teaching of the Almighty God.
“What should be uppermost in our minds is the future of our children. We have a lot to teach them on what it takes to be a good citizen and what it takes to be a responsible citizen,’’ the President stated.
“They are in different parts of the world holding meetings virtually.
“We do not want to turn Nigeria into Sudan. We are talking about hunger, not burials. We have to be careful. We should be careful with premature politics; politics of hate, and anger.
“The internet has made it possible to hold meetings in artificial settings. They hold meetings and sponsor anger,’’ the President told the religious leaders.
Sheikh Bala Lau, in his comments, said his prayers and that of his coreligionists were with the president, advocating for more sensitization of the public on the need for unity, especially at this time of economic torridity faced by the vast majority of the Nigerian citizens.
“Peace is paramount for us in the country. The first thing Abraham asked God for was peace and guidance,’’ Sheikh Lau stated.
