President of the Senate, Dr
Bukola Saraki, said the Senate would soon meet with security chiefs over the military
action against members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and their
leader, Nnamdi Kanu.
He said the meeting would chart a
path for resolution of contentious issues causing tension in the South-East and
also address the skirmishes in Plateau and other states.
This is as the Nigerian Army
declared that its ongoing operation in the region will continue.
Saraki in a statement on Sunday
in Abuja said that security agencies, political and religious leaders must work
for the promotion of dialogue as means for tackling agitations, to ensure peace
in the country.
The statement signed by his
Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, urged all Nigerians
to maintain peace and avoid statements or actions capable of aggravating the
tension in parts of the country.
Saraki said that the crises in
the country were not unconnected to the economic challenges being faced by
citizens.
“The tension in some parts of the
country has its roots substantially in the economic situation.
“The nation should be assured
that some of the legislative and executive actions taken to address the economic
problems are beginning to yield fruits.
“This is why we recently
witnessed the rebound of the economy and the exit of the country from
recession,” he said.
He called for calm among the
people, especially in the South-East and Plateau, saying that the government
required the cooperation of everyone in solving all problems.
“I want to appeal to our people
to avoid stoking ethnic or religious fires. We should not deepen the fault
lines of our nation and place citizens in danger of violence and sustained
crises.
“The government requires the
support of all Nigerians and we should please give peace a chance. No real
development or genuine economic activity can take place in the midst of crisis
or tension.
“Investments and development
thrive only where there is peace,” Saraki said.
He advised political, community
and religious leaders to take actions that would douse the tension and reassure
the people that the best way was for us to live together in peace and harmony.
“All leaders at this point must
canvass support for government and preach peace, love and harmony.
“Once again, I plead with our
people to avoid taking laws into their hands or antagonizing our neighbours,”
Saraki added.
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Buhari is trying to clean the mess pdp brought upon us some crazy people called ibob want to trouble Naija surely they will get what they bargain for
ReplyDeletePDP didn't cause the problems of Nigeria you schmuck. Marginalization is as old as Nigeria. Tribal domination has been in Nigeria since the contraption called Nigeria was put together. Religious contention is older than Nigeria if you ever read the adventure of the Fulanis in West Africa. So, Andy you have a lot of learning to do. However, what is important is to resolve these issues and live peacefully.
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