By Ikenna Orioha
The South East APC Zonal Vice Chairman, Dr. Ijeomah Arodiogbu, says the ongoing Nationwide Protest is highly ill-advised as organizers of the agitation are mainly distabilized politicians who are using the youth to disparage President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration in order to achieve cheap political gains at the expense of the people.
Arodiogbu stated this when he appeared on TVC News – Politics Tonight – Analysis: South East And The Cost Of Nationwide Protest, held during the week, in Abuja.
Arodiogbu who said he does not support the protest as it is uncalled for, as the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and APC led administration which he said is barely One Year and Six Months is still initiating and firmly implementing human oriented policies and programs to address the economic hardship in the country that was not instigated by the APC.
The APC National Officer added that organisers of the protest lack sense of patriotism given to selfishness.
“We are not blaming any administration for the country’s economic quagmire and hardship because bad leadership in Nigeria started in 1914, continued till 1960, This is due to lack of patriotism among those who ruled the country previously. And blaming President Tinubu is out of place as Tinubu has good plans to transform the nation. The policies of the APC are going to remove pressure on naira and citizens will fully enjoy his government”, he stressed.
Arodiogbu who is filled with happiness that the Nationwide Protest did not take place in the South East, because the people are very wise, peaceful, patriotic and the good leadership in the region, mostly championed by Governor Hope Uzodimma, who he said is very diplomatic, democratic and human oriented, development driven and godly.
“Igbos are wise and are interested in diplomacy and dialogue rather protest and violence. The region is well engaged by President Tinubu led administration. Governor Hope Uzodimma is leading the people well. The people love him because of his good governance and compassion.
“The Governor was able to engage and convince the people of South East: youths, pressure group, trade union leaders and they believed him and we are grateful to the leadership of Tinubu for engaging the Igbo vastly in government.
“Although, the economic hardship in Nigeria rains on every roof, but Igbos have always listened to Uzodimma because he often tells them the truth. The Traditional Rulers also helped. Recall that Southern Traditional Rulers were in Owerri few hours before the protest began and their appeal made more sense to the people. I heartily thank Igbo people especially youths for being wise, peaceful and diplomatic. We are getting it right. So, let us remain calm and supportive to political authorities”, Arodiogbu maintained.
Arodiogbu, who hailed security agents for demonstrating professionalism in handling the protesters, Arodiogbu called on the Leaders of the protest to preach peace to their people to stop killing and scaring farmers to enable surplus food in the country.
