The Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers has opposed the planned nationwide protests and urged the youths to engage the federal government in dialogue to address critical issues that bothers on the wellbeing of the citizenry.
The Traditional Rulers took this position at its monthly Statutory Meeting that took place on July 30, 2024 which deliberated on important matters of State and national security among others.
The Council, in a statement signed by its Chairman, the Olojudo of Ido Ekiti, Oba Ayorinde Ilori-Faboro, said it took notice of a call for public protest on August 01, 2024 tagged #NationalDayofRage
The monarchs expressed deep concern about the planned protest and its potential implication on the security of Ekiti State and Nigeria in general.
They recalled with sadness the result of a similar protest that took place in October 2020 and the destruction and carnage that ensued from such a protest.
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While acknowledging the right of Nigerians to peaceful protest, the Council however expressed concern that a call to protest of this nature, is a potential invitation to chaos and instability as witnessed in 2020.
“We therefore appeal to all Ekiti sons and daughters in Ekiti and across Nigeria to shun such a protest and rather engage government at all levels in productive dialogue, especially that most of the issues being demanded cannot be accomplished by fiat.
“While we commend the government for its frantic efforts to resolve the myriad of economic and food challenges facing our country, we appeal to the government at all levels to accelerate policy actions and do everything to further address the current challenges.
“Council appeals to the Ekiti State Government and the security agencies to do everything possible to ensure nothing compromises the current peace and tranquillity of Ekiti State,” the statement added.
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