Nwaokobia Calls for Reforms Amid Delayed Protest
Prof. Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia Jnr., the Convener of the Country First Movement, has strongly supported the upcoming hunger protest, declaring it as “long overdue.” He believes that the severe issues of hunger, inflation, food scarcity, and economic mismanagement have deeply affected the nation, despite its vast resources.
In his statement, Nwaokobia criticized the government for allegedly failing to address these problems and accused certain individuals and groups of pretending to offer solutions while actually doing nothing to prevent the protest. He urged the government to prioritize fundamental reforms instead of focusing on these so-called problem-solvers.
He also pointed out that the military and police should facilitate a peaceful and orderly protest, respecting the constitutional right to demonstrate. He reminded them that such a right is fundamental and that their role should be to ensure the safety and peace of the protests.
Nwaokobia linked the current situation to historical precedents, recalling the January 2012 protests against President Goodluck Jonathan’s fuel subsidy removal. He noted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, then an opposition leader, supported the 2012 protests. He argued that the current administration, which once supported such protests, should now allow them without interference.
He criticized the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for worsening economic conditions, citing examples of excessive spending on luxury items and infrastructure, while the common citizen suffers from economic hardships. He believes these issues have led to widespread dissatisfaction and that the protest is a necessary response to the government’s failures.
Nwaokobia concluded by emphasizing that the protest is a justified reaction to the current government’s failures and that attempts to suppress it through threats or divisive tactics will not succeed. He expressed confidence that the protest, driven by genuine public concern, is inevitable and necessary for the country’s redemption.
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