The Unseen Repercussions Of Protest

The Unseen Repercussions Of Protest

By: Husaini Mohammed Isa

Amidst the widespread call for protest across the country, a painful truth that remained hidden to many of the Nigerian youths was the simple fact that those countries who experienced violent protests before lived in more harrowing situation than the pre-protest era.

It pains me a lot and indeed many reasonable people seeing promising young-Nigerians being coerced into accepting protest as an alternative option to draw the attention of Government. History has taught us that this system has never worked before in any country of the World and certainly, it won’t work in Nigeria as well.

Those who genuinely advised the youths to shelve the idea of hitting the streets to protest over hardships including Islamic clerics have been ensnared in a web of blackmail, and in some cases, threat to life.

In sharing this glimpse into the untold consequences of protest, I aim not to absolve our leaders and clerics of any blame but to advise our youths to tread with caution.

Only recently, more than 30 young people have been tragically killed in Kenya as a result of a protest which have now morphed into calls for the President to resign.

Those fanning the embers of war between the impoverished Nigerians and Government establishment have their hidden agenda against the Nigerian people because truth often transcends the surface-level.

The best answer to the merchants of war in circumstances like this is to say “NO” to physical confrontation with Government which invariably leads to disaster.

I assert that Nigeria stands as the finest country in the World due to the natural endowment which Almighty has blessed the country with, any attempt to retard its progress is counterproductive and recipe for tragedy.

The youths ought to learn from history before embarking on a futile journey that may further exacerbate the already bad situation in our country.

I stand in solidarity with Nigeria and pray for better days ahead.

The Unseen Repercussions Of Protest