*PEOPLES DEMOCRATIC PARTY( PDP) PLATEAU STATE CHAPTER, 20/22 YAKUBU GOWON WAY OPP NTA JOS*
*4TH DAY OF JANUARY 2021*
*CONDOLENCE MESSAGE TO THE FAMILY OF ALH DANLADI PASHIR*
The leadership of our great party in the state is saddened with the loss of one of our strong stakeholder in Jos north LGA and the state.
Our heartfelt condolences to the immediate family of Alh Danladi Pashir, friends and relations and the entire PDP family in the state and Jos north in particular, and the Hausa Fulani community over this great loss
Alh Danladi pashir was dependable, approachable, who took pride in his work particularly his loyalty and progressive contributions to the party, he always strived to put things right.
We will best remember him for his humility, punctuality and team spirit.
Rest in peace Alh Ambassador Danladi Pashir.
Signed..
John. T. Akans ksm FICA, JP. State publicity secretary PDP plateau state.
A joint security task force comprising the police and the army on Monday fired teargas on protesting Local Government workers in Plateau State. The aggrieved workers from the seventeen Local Government Areas of the state had been protesting the non-payment of the N30, 000 minimum wage by the state government for the past three weeks. It was learnt that the LG workers who were all dressed in black attires had gathered at the state Secretariat in Jos on Monday as early as 7am to continue their protest as usual when the security operatives invaded the area with tear gas to disperse them. The Vice-Chairman of the National Union of Local Government Employees, Bokkos LGA, Barnabas Phillip, told newsmen in Jos on Monday that during the operation, thirty-two of their members were arrested by the operatives and taken to the headquarters of the Jos Metropolitan Development Board while several others who were trying to escape from the choking substance fired at them by the security agents sustained injuries. Philip who was one of those arrested described the action of the state government as unfortunate saying, “As I speak with you now, we are at the JMDB headquarters in Jos after the state government sent the police and soldiers to tear-gas and arrest the LG workers for protesting the non-payment of our N30, 000 minimum wage. “Thirty-two of the protesting LG workers including myself were arrested this morning for committing no offence other than asking that our legitimate entitlements should be given to us. “They bundled us into their vans and brought us here. This is very unfortunate.” When contacted, Spokesman for the State Police Command, Ubah Ogaba, denied knowledge of any arrest made by his men in connection with the protests. Ogaba said, “I am not aware that any LG worker has been arrested. When we learnt that some people were planning to disrupt the peace in the state, we only deployed our men and officers in the state Secretariate to ensure nothing like that happened. “It is possible that the LG workers who said that they were arrested may have been invited but not arrested. But if anyone has been arrested by our men, such a person must have committed an offence to warrant his arrest. In any case, I will find out from the DPO in charge of the area where the affected workers were taken to in order to find out the true situation of things. ” When our Correspondent visited the State Secretariat in Jos around 1:30pm, security operatives were seen patrolling the areas. However, the workers who regrouped at the State Secretariat junction flyover were seen chanting anti-government slogans. They also vowed to continue with the protests and insisted that they would not be intimidated by the action of the government to abandon their demands
Rights group condemns shooting of soldier by Plateau local govt protesters
*Says protest ‘ve been hijacked by politicians, hoodlums
*Hails OPSH on professionalism
*Urges security agencies to arrest perpetrators
A coalition of civil rights group has flayed the shooting and wounding of a soldier attached to Operation Safe Haven, a military outfit in Plateau State by aggrieved Plateau local government workers protesting non implementation of minimum wage at the local level in the state.
The group under the auspices of Coalition of Civil Rights Group of Nigeria said the resort to violence by some of the protesters, resulting to the shooting of the soldier today,at the state secretariat, was against the spirit of the protest.
The coalition, in a statement by its national coordinator, Dr Arin Izan and secretary, Mrs Esther Pam, respectively, said it condemned in strong terms the shooting and wounding of the soldier, an Army Lance Corporal by the protesters.
“We condemn in the strongest terms the shooting and wounding of an Army Lance Corporal attached to Operation Safe Haven by the protesting staff of local government councils in Plateau State at the state secretariat today Monday, January 4,2021.
“This senseless act is a further confirmation that politicians and hoodlums have truly hijacked the protest as earlier stated by (some concerned Local government staff in a statement earlier), and there is a need for government and security agencies to take drastic action because this desperate and selfish act may plunge our state into another round of violence,” it said.
According to the rights group,”It is so obvious that local government area workers’ protest has been hijacked by self-seeking politicians to destabilize the peace and tranquillity in Jos.”
“We understand efforts are ongoing to resolve the issues involved with relevant stakeholders, however some of the local government workers; obviously sponsored by some politicians have remained adamant and preferred to protest.
” They prevented state government workers from gaining access into their offices in the state secretariat for the last three weeks, in December,2020,”it recalled.
The coalition said:As at today, January 4,2021, we saw protesters numbering about 3,000, trying to gain entrance into the state secretariat, but troops of Operation Safe Haven, men of the Nigeria Police as well as other security agencies already deployed to forestall any breakdown of law and order intervened to forestall breakdown of law but unfortunately, some of the protesters went violent trying to forcefully gain entrance and harassing innocent citizens.”
“A shot from the crowd hit one soldier attached to Operation Safe Haven and he was wounded. It is obvious that hoodlums have infiltrated the group,” it added.
The Coalition of Civil Rights Group of Nigeria further noted with regret that:”It is unfortunate that some people will be hell bent on disturbing the peace and tranquillity of Jos at the beginning of the year like this when most people are trying to put their lives together to face the new year.”
“We urge government and security agencies to do the needful and prevent these self- seeking politicians from having their way. They do not in anyway, mean good for the workers they pretend to be supporting,” it said.
“We further urge the security agencies to prosecute the protesters arrested today.
Rights group condemns shooting of soldier by Plateau local govt protesters
*Says protest ‘ve been hijacked by politicians, hoodlums
*Hails OPSH on professionalism
*Urges security agencies to arrest perpetrators
A coalition of civil rights group has flayed the shooting and wounding of a soldier attached to Operation Safe Haven, a military outfit in Plateau State by aggrieved Plateau local government workers protesting non implementation of minimum wage at the local level in the state.
The group under the auspices of Coalition of Civil Rights Group of Nigeria said the resort to violence by some of the protesters, resulting to the shooting of the soldier today,at the state secretariat, was against the spirit of the protest.
The coalition, in a statement by its national coordinator, Dr Arin Izan and secretary, Mrs Esther Pam, respectively, said it condemned in strong terms the shooting and wounding of the soldier, an Army Lance Corporal by the protesters.
“We condemn in the strongest terms the shooting and wounding of an Army Lance Corporal attached to Operation Safe Haven by the protesting staff of local government councils in Plateau State at the state secretariat today Monday, January 4,2021.
“This senseless act is a further confirmation that politicians and hoodlums have truly hijacked the protest as earlier stated by (some concerned Local government staff in a statement earlier), and there is a need for government and security agencies to take drastic action because this desperate and selfish act may plunge our state into another round of violence,” it said.
According to the rights group,”It is so obvious that local government area workers’ protest has been hijacked by self-seeking politicians to destabilize the peace and tranquillity in Jos.”
“We understand efforts are ongoing to resolve the issues involved with relevant stakeholders, however some of the local government workers; obviously sponsored by some politicians have remained adamant and preferred to protest.
” They prevented state government workers from gaining access into their offices in the state secretariat for the last three weeks, in December,2020,”it recalled.
The coalition said:As at today, January 4,2021, we saw protesters numbering about 3,000, trying to gain entrance into the state secretariat, but troops of Operation Safe Haven, men of the Nigeria Police as well as other security agencies already deployed to forestall any breakdown of law and order intervened to forestall breakdown of law but unfortunately, some of the protesters went violent trying to forcefully gain entrance and harassing innocent citizens.”
“A shot from the crowd hit one soldier attached to Operation Safe Haven and he was wounded. It is obvious that hoodlums have infiltrated the group,” it added.
The Coalition of Civil Rights Group of Nigeria further noted with regret that:”It is unfortunate that some people will be hell bent on disturbing the peace and tranquillity of Jos at the beginning of the year like this when most people are trying to put their lives together to face the new year.”
“We urge government and security agencies to do the needful and prevent these self- seeking politicians from having their way. They do not in anyway, mean good for the workers they pretend to be supporting,” it said.
“We further urge the security agencies to prosecute the protesters arrested today.
Gbong Gwom Jos, HRM Da Jacob Buba Commissions School Projects at BECO Comprehensive High School Kwi, Calls for More Interventions The Gbong Gwom Jos, President Jos Joint Traditional Council and Chairman, Plateau State Council of Chiefs and Emirs and the Grand Patron of all Berom Organizations, His Royal Majesty Da Jacob Gyang Buba CON being accompanied by BeDagwom Rwey and BeGwom Rwey today performed the Commissioning and inspection of two blocks of 5 Classrooms each at BECO Comprehensive High School Kwi, Riyom LGA which were renovated and furnished by Wunato Besa Socioeconomic Group and Berom Community in Northern America (BCNA).
Speaking at the occasion, the Paramount Ruler underscored the importance of education and appreciated the illustrious Sons and Daughters who undertook the projects which he described as laudable.
He urged the Berom Nation to pursue purposive unity and contribute immensely to the transformation of the citadel of learning as well as the develop of the State and Nation at large.
The Royal Father said the drive is to see massive infrastructural development and upgrade of the School to a College of Education in the nearest future. He called on the Citizens to be security conscious and adhere strictly to all COVID-19 Protocols.
Chairman of Wunato Besa, Da Austin Pam Dalyop hinted that as a group, they were moved to intervened after assessing the deplorable condition of the School and knowing the importance of education to Nation building. Da Austin said “the collapse of a nation begins with the falling of its educational system” He went further to stress that they were motivated to renovate the structures to give the young ones a conducive Teaching/Learning environment. “We therefore decided to commit resources to renovate the whole block containing 5 classrooms. The works included reroofing the block, fixing of pvc ceiling, fixing of broken windows and doors, provision of terrazzo tiles, construction of walkway from the Principal’s office to the renovated block, replacing blackboards with whiteboards and painting the entire block. We have also supplied packets of white Boards markers and cleaners” he said.
He said the group undertook the project as its 2020 intervention and has other plans for 2021 which include; Renovation of the roof of the laboratory which has good internal facilities, extension of electricity to the college premises and the resuscitation of the water scheme of the school to provide potable water in the college for students and staff. He commended the House of Representatives Member representing Barkin Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency for the infrastructural projects he is undertaking which will have significant impact to the School.
Berom Educational and Cultural Organisation President who was represented by his Deputy, Da CSP Yusuf Loksi VwosDung (Rtr) commended the Wunato Besa and Berom Community in North America for the projects being commissioned as well as the BECO University of Jos Chapter, other groups and individuals who he said have done excellently well in contributing to sustaining the School. He acknowledged the invaluable contributions of the Gbong Gwom Jos for his contributions in the area of renovation, furnishing and provision of instructional materials which he said remains the highest as an individual. He called on Berom illustrious Sons and Daughters to intervene in any area they deem fit to transform the School.
The Member representing Barkin Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency, Dr. Simon Mwadkwon in his remark said he is challenged by the intervention of the two Berom Groups to do more than the two blocks of three classrooms each and staff rooms which he is executing in the School. He said he will commit part of his yearly constituency projects to infrastructural development of the School.
He said education is key and any serious Nation will invest hugely to it. He commended the Executives of BECO for being visionary and for providing credible & pragmatic leadership.
In their separate remarks, Hon. Mafeng Gwallson Chairman Riyom LGC, Hon. Dan Manjang Plateau State Information and Communication Commissioner, Hon. Jock Alamba Chairman B/Ladi LGC, Justice Stephen Pam Tanko of Federal High Court Jalingo, Rep. Dachung Bagos Member Jos South/Jos East Fed. Constituency and Da Dr. Jonah Madugu the Commissioner Federal Civil Service Commission for Benue, Nasarawa and Plateau States all lauded the initiative of Wunato Besa & BCNA saying they will also make their contributions to the transformation of the School in order to regain its lost glory.
The Speaker Plateau State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Ayuba Abok on Sunday January 3rd 2021 hosted Plateau Youths from all divides to a barbeque at the Millennium Garden, Rayfield in Jos. The barbeque was well attended by youths from all political, religious and ethnic divides.
It was an atmosphere of joy and reunion for youths who used the opportunity to celebrate the New Year and wish themselves greater days ahead.
The Speaker who was physically excited by the turnout took time to greet everyone in person and explained the need to unite as Plateau Youths. He pledged his support for Plateau Youths to achieve greater success and the Progress of the State.
The Speaker announced his desire to collaborate with all youth groups in the state in the nearest future in order to forge a collective agenda and future for the State. He stressed that Plateau can only be built and promoted by Plateau people, hailing the resilience of youths so far.
Rt. Hon Abok urges Plateau youths to guard the state jealously saying we don’t have any state apart from this, therefore, we must guard it and live in peace with each other for the State to prosper.
A socio-cultural group of Professionals in Plateau State christened Plateau Our Heritage (POH) has inaugurated its College of Administration (COA), 9 Development Teams and held a Social Hangout for Members.
The Convener of the Group, Hon. Ayuba Pam Dangwong hinted that the group was birthed a year ago to pursue unity, peace and development of the State.
Hon. Ayuba Pam Dangwong Chairman of POH, Hon. Alex Kwapnoe lauded the zeal and drive of members toward the unity and progress of the State. He posited that a more united, peaceful, safer, secured and prosperous Plateau is possible if the citizen discards all forms of unhealthy sentiments and tendencies that has caused retrogression to the State. He appreciated Members for the supports accorded the College of Administration. Hon. Kwapnoe said the group will continue to pursue issues that will enhance growth and development of the State and Nation at large.
Hon. Alex Yola Kwapnoe
Oath of Office was administered on the COA by Barr. Tobias M. Ngufuwan who admonished Members to contribute their quota to make the dream of achieving a prosperous Plateau State possible.
The Chairman of POH, Hon. Alex Kwapnoe inaugurated the development teams with a call on them to work towards the actualization of the vision of the group. He urged the team to use the terms of reference to design sound blueprints that will help in taking the State to enviable height.
Mrs. Helen Dabup mni, who spoke on behalf of Members of the inaugurated Development Teams appreciated the group for finding them worthy to serve in the various committees. She said they will put in their best to deliver on their mandate.
Mrs Helen Dabup, mni The Development Teams inaugurated were;
A. POH HEALTH DEVELOPMENT TEAM (POH HDT) MEMBERSHIP:
Dr. Chalya Lar – Chairperson
Dr. Daniel Meshak – Member
Jibrin Watle Dakup – Member
Mrs Ladi Zuh – Member
Dr. Philip Nyango – Member
B. CULTURE, TOURISM AND CREATIVITY DEVELOPMENT TEAM: POH CT&CDT MEMBERSHIP:
Prof. Christy Best – Chairperson
Dr. Albert Kelong Alkali – Dep. Chairman
Ngo Hanatu Dantong – Member
Mr. Likita Best – Member
Ms Dorcas Bentu – Member
Mr. James Dung – Member
Mr. Evans Binan – Member
C. ICT, Media & Communication Development Team (IM&CDT)
Dalyop Daf-Dee
Yakubu Taddy
Nde Boniface Kassam
Loisinta Vou Pwol
D. Education Development Team (EDT)
Dr. Sumaye Hamza
Mrs Helen Dabup
E. Infrastructural Development Team (IDT)
Barr. Isaac Dimka Chairman
Chief Lumumba Dan Adeh
Dapoet Tang
Jack Pam Yakubu
Hon. Idi Waziri
Hon. Nankin Bagudu
Luka Dalang
Hon. Jibrin Dakup Watle
Godel Jurbe Joseph – Secretary
F. Culture & Tourism Development Team (C&TDT)
Bulus S. Pam
Jibrin Sule Dakup
G. Cooperative Development Team
Daniel Pam – Chairman
Helen Dabup – Secretary
Christiana Nanji Andrew
Prof. Christy Best
Friday Bako
Members and well wishers present later unwind with local delicacies, barbeque and cool music.
There was also live performance by Lord Patrick, a Guitarist to entertain Guests at the event.
APC Announces Date, Plans for Membership Registration Nation Wide.
The registration of new members and update of register of the All Progressives Congress (APC) will commence on Jan. 25, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
The party said this in its New Year message to Nigerians, issued by John Akpanudoedehe, Secretary of its Caretaker and Extra-ordinary Convention Planning Committee (CECPC), on Friday in Abuja.
“We have recognised the need for continued conflict resolution and have decided to vigorously pursue reconciliation on all fronts in order to emerge as a stronger party, ahead of the congresses and the 2023 general elections.
“Having got the approval for the party membership registration, CECPC is now set to undertake the exercise efficiently and effectively in a record time, beginning from Jan. 25,” he said.
Mr Akpanudoedehe added that the party’s CECPC was fully prepared to conduct total congresses at all levels, through a fair and transparent process of electing officials for its various organs.
This, he said, would culminate in the party’s national convention.
The CECPC secretary added that the committee was working to create a member-centered party structure that would guarantee full participation of all and accord privileges to strengthen APC members’ trust, beliefs and engagements in all its activities.
He further added that recognising that time was well against it, the CECPC was already doubling efforts to meet up with the tasks ahead of it in 2021.
Mr Akpanudoedehe stressed that the committee was rebuilding the party to strengthen democracy, assuring that its commitment to leading the process of political change in the country was unwavering.
He said the party’s national secretariat had discussed the need for registration of new APC members and update of its register to improve on its membership and support-base nationwide.
“Our party, its leadership and members join Nigerians to celebrate the commencement of another year – 2021; indeed, the year 2020 evokes mixed feelings for our great party.
“Just like every other sector and activities belaboured by the year-long restrictions globally due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as a party, we did have our share of the inconveniences.
“Aside the pause of party activities in the course of the year, we spent part of the year witnessing internal rancour that almost threatened the kernel of the party,” he said.
This, Mr Akpanudoedehe added, warranted the prompt interventions of the party leadership, including its National Executive Committee (NEC).
He added that the fact that the party survived the onslaught, emerged yet stronger and went on to win a number of critical elections across the country in 2020, was a testament to its great strength.
He thanked APC members across the federation, the leadership and President Muhammadu Buhari for the support and encouragement given to the committee since its inauguration.
Mr Akpanudoedehe also appreciated the leadership of the National Assembly and the entire APC caucus of both chambers for their total support, collaboration and understanding within the period.
“We thank our ministers for their support, particularly the Attorney-General of the Federation, for providing legal guidance and advice that have helped the CECPC’s decisions.
“The CECPC also deeply appreciates the confidence and trust our esteemed governors of the Progressive Governors’ Forum reposed in it.
“We equally thank and appreciate all others, the media inclusive, who have contributed in various ways to the success of CECPC,” he said.
Mr Akpanudoedehe added that the party’s efforts at resolving internal conflicts at various chapters had paid off.
This, he said, was especially so with members’ desire in complying with the party resolutions to withdraw and terminate all ongoing litigations that involved the party.
He noted that in the course of the year, the committee was able to resolve the ownership tussle surrounding the building that housed the APC national secretariat, adding that necessary settlement to take full control of the building was already in progress.
According to him, settlement of outstanding litigation fees is one of the targets of CECPC from the outset, which it has been able to deliver to a large extent in the last six months.
“Suffice to say that as much as CECPC is proud to announce that it has done well by all standards in the last six months, there is still more to be done and which we are set to do and complete before the end of the tenure of CECPC”, Mr Akpanudoedehe said.
The CECPC was inaugurated on June 25, 2020 as an interim administration, to steer the affairs of the APC and organise a national convention to elect substantive party executives.
AWAL ADAMU YAM (JIGOLO): A LIVING LEGEND IN THE GREAT BEYOND
My most loyal and trusted ally whose departure from the surface of the earth has created a vacuum in my life that can NEVER be filled.
It is exactly 2years today, since you answered the ultimate call to be with your Maker in the great beyond, but just like yesterday, your memories linger on that time cannot obliterate the impact you have made in your short but eventful sojourn on the planet earth.
You were one man who believed and trusted Babayo’s capabilities to deliver in whatever task I am poised to achieve. You were not just a youth activist, but an active youth with a distinction. Though you left at your prime, you were such a jolly good fellow whose nexus of friendship transcended the parochial bounds of politics, ethnicity and religiosity.
You were a devout Muslim, but you never allowed your religious beliefs to determine your relationship with humanity and with the people whom your paths have crossed. You professed your Islamic faith till you breathe your last.
For the past two years you have departed this sinful world, I, Yusuf GAGDI haven’t summoned the courage to send out any new year felicitations to friends and well wishers, may be people have not notice this. Mourning Jigolo has been a daily activity, not to mention your death anniversary.
I have missed your passionate and zealous service as a trusted ally, because no mortal has yet proven to put on the shoes you have left behind.
I missed your presence, patience, sincerely, total loyalty, preseverence and your show of Love but I take solace in the fact that you lived right with men and your Creator, in Whose bosom you are spending your eternity.
“Where is Uncle Jigolo” like your brother and my son Al-Ameen Yusuf GAGDI will always ask me😭😭😭😭😭!
Continue to rest in peace till we meet in Jannatul Firdaus my dearest Boy…my Son😭😭😭😭!
Plateau LGAs’ Protest: Workers Appeal to Members to Suspend Action Over Minimum Wage
*Alleged highjack of protest by opposition politicians, hoodlums
*Say protest now turned into 2023 campaign
*Withdraw from action to allow relevant bodies negotiate with concerned stakeholders, they charged
*Urged govt to sustain negotiations with stakeholders, declare own position
AS local government workers in Plateau State continue street protests against the state government’s non implementation of the new minimum wage at the council level,a group of their colleagues under the aegis of Plateau Concerned Local Government Staff Forum (PLALOCAF) has appealed for suspension of the action.
PLALOCAF said its appeal for suspension of the action was based on the ground that the protest meant to draw attention of the state government to the deplorable plight of workers at the council level and push for implementation of the new minimum wage at the state’s local government level,had been hijacked by opposition politicians and hoodlums alike for selfish reasons.
Besides, the group of alleged that the protest has become an avenue for the desperate opposition politicians to feather their nest,adding that the development had been turned into campaigns for the 2023 elections.
A statement on Friday, and signed by representatives from the three senatorial districts of the state,the group called on members to withdraw from the action to allow relevant bodies negotiate with the government towards amicable resolution.
In the statement signed by Mr Pam Bot for Northern Zone, Nde Patrick Gomos for Central Zone and Sir Birtrus Nanven for Southern Zone, the group charged the state government on the other hand, to sustain negotiations with stakeholders and declare its own position to the aggrieved workers.
“We, the entire management and members of Plateau State Concerned Local Staff Forum (PLALOCAF), came together to issue this statement after a critical and painstaking analysis of the over one-month old strike protest embarked upon by our members and the circumstances that led to the protest.
” We observe with regret that protesters have continuously blocked the entrance to the Plateau State Secretariat for over three weeks, thereby preventing civil servants and other legitimate income earners access to the secretariat for their legitimate business.
“This is illegal and worrisome. This development which we have found to be sponsored by some self-seeking and desperate opposition politicians in the state is a threat to peace and stability of the state,” the group said.
The statement further read:”While we admit that local government staff have absolute rights to protest over their grievances, we must state without fear or favour that the protest have been hijacked by some failed politicians who are out to get at the government of Governor Simon Bako Lalong at all cost. We must not allow that.
“This act negates the purpose and intent of this protest and we are appealing to all members to call off the protest without further delay and allow our umbrella body NULGE, negotiate with the state government and other stakeholders.”
PLALOCAF said:”Our message has been passed to the government at all levels and from the engagement held between government and our leadership,we, the concerned members are satisfied with the feedback from our leadership and we hereby withdraw from protest immediately.”
It added:” We appeal to our all colleagues to stand down the protest and allow our leadership engage with the government and other stakeholders for an amicable solution.”
“Plateau belongs to all of us irrespective of our political, religious and ethnic alignments, the unity, peace, and stability of the state should be paramount to us and not our interest alone.”
“We can only eat and sleep in peace when there is peace. Collecting money, food and other supplies from opposition politicians, and allowing thugs who are not local government staff to infiltrate us is not only dangerous but a serious threat to peace and unity of our state.”
It said: “The blocking of the entrance of the state secretariat by our members during the protest was agreed just to be for three days, to pass a strong message to government but all of a sudden, politicians started sponsoring some of our members and sending in thugs to protest with us. What is really the interest of these politicians?”
According to the workers,”Our continued blocking of the state secretariat is like stopping the engine of a car that has full passenger inside by a particular passenger.”
“The implication of this is that everyone will suffer including the person that stopped the car.”
” It is so sad that we even turned back some non civil servants who go to the secretariat to earn their legitimate living! How will they feed their families?”. They asked.
” We turn back people going to secretariat to process deaths and pensions benefits for their loved once all because we are protesting? Is everyone supposed to go hungry because we have not been paid minimum wage?” The statement read.
According to the statement, ” It is now clear that there is a sinister motive, which is the politics of 2023.”
“Consequently, we are pulling out from this protest immediately. We appeal to all our members to stand down the protest before hoodlums further infiltrate our ranks and make the state ungovernable. Let’s manage the fragile peace in the state,” it said,as it called on “security agencies to put in place close surveillance measures to avert any eventuality.” They are urged to deal decisively with hoodlums or others that may want to break the law or infringe on the rights of law abiding citizens of the State.
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