Economic Hardship: Lagos APC appeals to youths to shelve planned protest

The Lagos State Chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), has appealed to the youths to shelve their planned protest scheduled to begin August 1st.

Lagos APC, in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Publicity Secretary, Seye Oladejo, acknowledged peaceful protests as an integral component of democratic governance.

The party also appealed to the security agencies to uphold the best professional standards to forestall any unpleasant development.

Lagos APC added “In the past days, we have watched with keen interest, most especially, in the social media, the mobilization for the protest , laced with bitterness, hate speeches, hostility divisiveness and threats to citizens with contrary opinions.

“The mass destruction of public and private assets during the Endsars protest which started as a harmless demonstration remains fresh in our memory.

“The loss of targeted critical infrastructure across various sectors set our dear state back by decades and in billions.

“We urge the government at the federal, state and local levels to remain sensitive , attentive, receptive and responsible to the yearnings of our terming population, most especially the youth, in order to continue to engender confidence and uphold its onerous constitutional responsibility to protect the lives and property of all and sundry.

” We’re not unmindful of the political undertones with the otherwise moribund opposition fanning the embers of blood letting to soothe their bruised ego as a result of losing the last national elections.

“We take solace in the assurance that patriotic Nigerians will not be deceived into avoidable carnage by people with ulterior motives. We also appeal to the security agencies to uphold the best professional standards to forestall any unpleasant development.

“We, as a party, will are duty bound to fulfill our part of the social contract with the citizens who have graciously entrusted us with the mandate”.