“We regret the diabolical influencers in form of hooliganism, ethno-religious bigots and even political marauders who are bent on pulling the nation down its knees and pushing for regime change,”
the Northern States Governors’ Forum has said.
This was disclosed in a communiqué issued at the end of its emergency meeting held in Kaduna on Thursday.
In the communiqué, the Forum called on all Nigerians to resist the enemies of the nation by supporting Mr. President, the Federal Government and democracy at large.
The Forum resolved to further intensify their its strategic engagements among different levels of stakeholders in their respective states.
Part of the communiqué reads: “the Forum however, expressed worry and concern on why
the protests have persisted despite the magnanimity exhibited
by the Federal Government and various State Govenments
calls from well-meaning Nigerians to put an end to the protest.
The Forum resolved as follows: –
“The meeting discussed the various dimensions of Endsars protest the Country. While appreciating across constitutional rights of all citizen to express concern even by way of protest, it however condemned the incessant destruction of lives and properties that ensued in the
process.
“Forum commiserates with those who lost their lives ,the
wounded and those whose properties where destroyed.
“Forum strongly sues for unity and peaceful co-existence of
all citizens and groups of people in Nigeria. Urge all Nigerians to see themselves as equal citizens of the country as the unity of Nigeria cannot be compromised.
“The Forum regrets the diabolical influencers in form of hooliganism, ethno-religious bigots and even political marauders who are bent on pulling the nation down its knees and pushing for regime change. The Forum called on all Nigerians to resist these enemies of the nation by supporting Mr. President, the Federal Government and
democracy at large.
“Forum appeal to all citizens to restraint themselves from
unwarranted disposition of sentiments, harassment and
intimidation of other citizens resident in their home states.
Forum notes that all these are antics of the enemies of the
country who are violently pushing for regime change outside the ballot box.
“Forum resolve further intensify their strategic engagements among different levels of stakeholders in
their respective states.
“Forum also notes the heavy presence of external
influencers both locally and internationally. Called on all
citizens particularly community leaders and youth groups
to be very vigilant and report the presence of such people
to security agencies.
“The Forum calls for comprehensive and robust reforms in the Police Force. She supports various Federal Government
initiatives put in place by the Federal Government and will
ensure that they are fast track and given more impetus by
the Nineteen (19) Northern states.
“The Forum advocates for the Constitution of Judicial
Commission of enquiry to investigate all levels of
destruction and killings during the Endsars protest.
“Calls for greater synergy between the state and the federal
government in strengthening the unity, oneness and overall
development of the country.
“Federal Government to explore the possibility of ending ASUU strike. Most of the youths are idle staying at home.
“Forum further restates her commitment in exploring area of
reviving the ailing economy of the North with reference to
those areas of comparative advantage.
“The Forum is in synergy with other Governors in the South-
West, South-South and South-East to address this challenges of nationhood headlong. Together we shall keep Nigeria united and indissoluble.
“Finally, the Forum restates its confidence in the unity of
Nigeria and support all our colleagues in other states of the
Federation in our collective efforts to restore peace and
stability.
“The Forum salutes the resilience and restraint of the Northern Youths in the face of the current challenges. Also, the Forum acknowledges the leadership qualities executed
exhibited by some prominent Nigerian Leaders
in persuading and calming nerves of the youths.”
