Chairman of the Conference of State Youth Parliament Speakers of Nigeria (CSYPS), Osawemwenhio Uwagboe has urged organisers of the hardship protest to explore alternative ways to make their voices heard.
In a statement in Abuja on Wednesday, Uwagboe said President Bola Tinubu was working diligently to address the issues facing the country.
On Tuesday, Tinubu appealed to organisers of the August 1 protest to shelve it, promising that his government was addressing the issues raised by them.
Uwagboe urged the protest organisers to place their trust in the presidency and believe that things will improve.
The statement said: “I stand with you my fellow Nigerians in these trying times as we are all facing unprecedented hardships, and the desire for change is powerful and understandable.
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“Protests are unlikely to yield any productive outcomes and may only complicate matters further. Rather than taking to the streets, which can sometimes lead to unintended violence and destruction, I urge you to explore alternative ways to make our voices heard.
“As President Tinubu emphasised that democracy is all about inclusiveness highlighting his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Mr. President is setting up a foundation and long-term policies that will shape the country for the better.
“Given the faulty foundation that Nigeria has endured, it is crucial to recognise the importance of these foundational steps. A president who has granted Local Government autonomy is not our enemy; rather, he is working towards empowering our communities and strengthening our democracy.
“While we cannot deny the hardship we are experiencing, I ask that we place our trust in the presidency and believe that things will improve. Our voices are powerful, and there are many ways we can use them constructively without resorting to protests, which can often lead to unintended violence and destruction.”