Alex Otti urges traditional rulers to discourage youths against unleashing mayhem
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has called on traditional rulers, religious leaders, and community leaders in the state to advise their people against the upcoming nationwide protest.
Otti expressed concern that the protest may lead to violence and harm vulnerable and weak individuals.
The governor appealed to the people of the state in a statewide broadcast on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Otti said although President Bola Tinubu’s policies may not have yielded the desired result, he urged the youth to pursue peaceful means to express their frustration.
While acknowledging Nigerians’ right to protest, Otti feared that opportunists and hoodlums may hijack the demonstration to incite chaos.
“Some economic policies of the federal government, including the removal of the fuel subsidy, may not have yet produced the desired results as initially intended, but I urge our youths to pursue peaceful means to express their grievances rather than resorting to Violence,” he said.
