HUNGER PROTEST: APC CHIEFTAIN VOICES CONCERN OVER PWDs SAFETY
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Tolu Bankole, a member of the All Progressives Congress National Working Committee and the party’s national leader responsible for addressing issues related to Persons With Disabilities (PWDs), has raised concerns about their safety in light of the upcoming nationwide protest.
In a statement released in Abuja on Tuesday, Bankole expressed his worries.
The #EndBadGovernance protest, set to take place from August 1 to 15, has sparked considerable tension and mixed reactions among Nigerians. Many youths are also expected to participate, driven by the rising cost of living and economic difficulties in the country.
Bankole urged both the protest organizers and the Federal Government to show restraint and engage in dialogue.
The APC chieftain also appealed to Nigerian youths to jettison the idea of mass action and consider the fate of physically challenged persons who may be stranded as a result of the protest.
HUNGER PROTEST: APC CHIEFTAIN VOICES CONCERN OVER PWDs SAFETY
He said, “The risk of such demonstrations being hijacked and spiralling into violence is significant, and I stress that our priority should be to engage in constructive dialogue with government officials at all levels. We must avoid a repetition of the unfortunate violence witnessed during the EndSARS movement.
Persons with disabilities are among the most vulnerable in our society, and any violence or disruption from protests could have disproportionately adverse effects on them. It is therefore imperative that we advocate for peaceful methods of engagement to ensure their safety and well-being.
“President Bola Tinubu has implemented several policies aimed at revitalizing our economy and improving the standard of living for all Nigerians. I call on all stakeholders to channel their energies into meaningful dialogue and collaboration with the government, rather than risking escalation into violence. Together, we can work towards positive change while safeguarding the rights and lives of every Nigerian.”
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