The Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo a.k.a. Tompolo appealed to the brains behind the planned August 1st to 10th, 2024 nationwide protest to drop the idea in the interest of the country.
Tompolo, the Ibe-Ebidouwei of Ijaw Nation, said that while there is hunger and hardship in the land, the President and his team are not sleeping over the compelling concerns of the people.
Tompolo’s appeal, contained in a statement he personally signed yesterday, follows similar concerns expressed by the National Security Adviser, governors, top traditional rulers and others ahead of the protest date.
He urged Nigerians to show accord the President more patience, noting that the economic hardship affecting the country did not start with the Tinubu administration.
He stressed that Tinubu was working hard to revamp the economy with well thought out policies and programmes.
He also pointed out the holistic measures being put in place to address the nation’s economic and security challenges which are linked to some of the challenges in the country.
The Tantita Boss also stressed that the timing of the planned protest is inimical to the interest of the nation as security reports have indicated strongly that the protests might be hijacked by people with other intentions.
He said: “I am aware of Mr President’s efforts to get things right in the country, and truly things are getting better. For instance, there is great improvement in the oil and gas sector in the last one year, which is still the mainstay of our economy.
“I am aware of the right of the citizenry to protest government policies and programmes in any country. It is one sure way for the citizens to participate effectively in governance, by checking the excesses of any government.
“However, the organisers of this planned protest against hardship must know that the timing is wrong, and the protest may cause more harm than good, as security reports have indicated that the protest will be hijacked by unscrupulous elements.”
