The immediate past Chairman of the Kaduna State chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev John Joseph Hayab has asked Nigerians to shun nationwide protest.
He said some of the protesters are looking for bounty’ (Ganima in Hausa).
He said Nigerians should not allow harmful elements to loot and destroy the country.
Hayab, who spoke on BBC Hausa Service, said a nationwide protest is unnecessary at this critical time.
He said: “We agree that there is hunger and other economic hardship in the country and that as Nigerians, we have the right to express our grievances. Meanwhile, there is concern about the consequences of nationwide protest at this critical time.
“Some elements have declared that the protest would be an opportunity for them to get their ‘bounty’ (Ganima in Hausa) .
“We shouldn’t allow them. That is why we appeal to the people not to let harmful elements loot and destroy our country.
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“We will continue to advise the government… The government is already aware of the problem, and we hope it will work towards addressing them.”
Also, a public commentator and activist, Dr Aliyu Tilde, warned Nigerians against allowing a faceless group of protesters to control them.
Tilde, whose opinion was on BBC Hausa Service said complaints should not be addressed through street protest.
He said: “A faceless group of protesters without any guide to control them or give direction… This will bring trouble, and that is what is happening.
“Nigerians are complaining about electricity tariffs, forex challenges, and fuel subsidy which should be addressed, and not through street protest.”