The President Muhammadu Buhari’s
government has appealed to prominent Nigerians, who have national influence, to
watch what they say.
It advised that they should use
their influence wisely and not continue to engage in public declarations that
were likely to inflame emotional passions and threaten National Security.
A statement by presidential
spokesman, Garba Shehu on Saturday said the presidency was very worried that
criminal gangs will feel justified in defying legal governing and democratic
institutions, and authority of legitimately elected democratic government if
unrestrained pronouncements were made.
“Silence can be dignified, but
sometimes it can be misinterpreted and exploited. It is both shocking and scary
to hear the recent comments by a senior citizen calling for Nigerians to defend
themselves.
“The Presidency commends the
Nigerian military’s efforts to maintain peace and stability, despite being
pulled in various directions by elements determined to destabilize the country
and government for their selfish reasons.
“What country would survive if
its citizens rise against the country’s organized, trained and equipped
military?
“We advise former leaders to take
advantage of the various fora where people with a history of national security
can offer advice to the government without resorting to the exploitation of
emotional sentiments.
“The civil war motto: “TO KEEP
NIGERIA ONE IS A TASK THAT MUST BE DONE” rings very timely at this time in our
nation’s history. We must be careful to avoid the mess that destroyed other
African countries like Somalia,” he said.
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Why federal government refused to orders the apprehension of TY,Danjuma???
ReplyDeleteThings don't work that way my brother.. TY Danjuma is a respected personality in Nigeria, it's only a pity when one sees an elderly man behaving like a toddler.. The warnings by the federal government at this level is very okay and timely.. May God bless Nigeria!
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