By Falluma Vanco
Commissioner of Youth and Sports Barr Wali Yakubu has called on the youth to reconsider their plans for a protest. He acknowledged that protesting is a constitutional right that allows people to express their grievances against the government, especially when they feel uncertain or dissatisfied. Yakubu emphasized the importance of the government paying attention to the demands of the youth.
“I understand their reasons for protesting,” Yakubu said. “But as the saying goes, ‘a hungry man is an angry man.’ I urge the youth to be patient and find other means to express their grievances rather than taking to the streets.”
Yakubu highlighted that the planned protest is driven by hunger and desperation, and given the current issues of insecurity, terrorism, and banditry, there is uncertainty about whether the protest will remain peaceful. He expressed concern that those with malicious intent might exploit the situation, leading to potential chaos.
“The bad elements in society are waiting for such opportunities to take advantage of the unrest. This is why the government needs to be cautious,” Yakubu concluded.
