Gov Abba Yusuf
Gov Abba Yusuf of Kano State has told citizens in the State that they can embark on the planned nationwide protest against bad governance and hunger.
He stated that he would join the protesters if he is invited.
At a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Government House on Wednesday, the Governor emphasised the democratic right of Nigerians to protest but urged them to make it peaceful.
“For us, protest is a democratic right of every citizen. I want the protesters to carry out their procession with caution, as some criminal elements plan to hijack the protest. If you embark on a peaceful procession, I will receive you, and if you wish, I’ll join you,” the Governor stated.
He also went on to knock the Police stating;
“I can’t understand why the security agencies, especially the police, will not obey our orders,” he said.
“When we tell them to do this or that, they will tell us they received an order from ‘above.’ Who is the ‘above’? I am the chief security officer in the state. If you have a problem with that, go and change the Nigerian constitution.”
His support for the protest comes amid growing concerns over the role of security agencies in handling civil unrest.
