#EndSARS Protest Cannot Change This Regime — Northern Governors

Worried by the continuous protests by youths in different parts
of the country, the northern governors have expressed worries that
in spite of the magnanimity exhibited by the Federal Government and
various State Governments, the protests have continued.

At the emergency meeting held in Kaduna on Thursday 22nd October
In Kaduna, the governors extensively discussed issues bordering on
National Security particularly the nationwide Endsars protest which
has led to the wanton destruction of lives and properties in some
parts of the Country.

The governors declared that ENDSARS protesters and hoodlums
cannot change the regime for Nigerians.

This was contained in a communique issued and read by the
chairman of the governor’s Forum who is the governor of Plateau
State, Simon Lalong.

“Concerned by this development, the Northern States Governors
Forum met and deliberated on the matter.

The Forum, however, expressed worry and concern on why the
protests have persisted despite the magnanimity exhibited by the
Federal Government and various State Governments calls from
well-meaning Nigerians to put an end to the protest.

“The meeting discussed the various dimensions of Endsars protest
in the Country.

“While appreciating across constitutional rights of all citizens
to express concern even by way of protest, it however condemned the
incessant destruction of lives and properties that ensued in the
process.

“Forum commiserates with those who lost their lives, the wounded
and those whose properties were destroyed.

“Forum strongly sues for unity and peaceful co-existence of all
citizens and groups of people in Nigeria. Urge all Nigerians to see
themselves as equal citizens of the country as the unity of Nigeria
cannot be compromised.

“The Forum regrets the diabolical influencers in form of
hooliganism, ethnoreligious bigots and even political marauders who
are bent on pulling the nation down its knees and pushing for
regime change.

“The Forum called on all Nigerians to resist these enemies of
the nation by supporting Mr. President, the Federal Government and
democracy at large.

“Forum appeal to all citizens to restraint themselves from
unwarranted disposition of sentiments, harassment, and intimidation
of other citizens residents in their home states.

Forum notes that all these are antics of the enemies of the
country who are violently pushing for regime change outside the
ballot box.

“Forum resolve further intensify their strategic engagements
among different levels of stakeholders in their respective
states.

“Forum also notes the heavy presence of external influencers
both locally and internationally. Called on all citizens
particularly community leaders and youth groups to be very vigilant
and report the presence of such people to security agencies.

“The Forum calls for comprehensive and robust reforms in the
Police Force. She supports various Federal Government initiatives
put in place by the Federal Government and will ensure that they
are fast track and given more impetus by the Nineteen (19) Northern
states.

“The Forum advocates for the Constitution of Judicial Commission
of enquiry to investigate all levels of destruction and killings
during the Endsars protest.

“Calls for greater synergy between the state and the federal
government in strengthening the unity, oneness and overall
development of the country.

“Federal Government to explore the possibility of ending ASUU
strike. Most of the youths are idle staying at home.

“Forum further restates her commitment in exploring area of
reviving the ailing economy of the North with reference to those
areas of comparative advantage.

“The Forum is in synergy with other Governors in the South-West,
South-South and South-East to address these challenges of
nationhood headlong. Together we shall keep Nigeria united and
indissoluble.

“The Forum restates its confidence in the unity of Nigeria and
support all our colleagues in other states of the Federation in our
collective efforts to restore peace and stability.

“The Forum salutes the resilience and restraint of the Northern
Youths in the face of the current challenges. Also, the Forum
acknowledges the leadership qualities exhibited by some prominent
Nigerian Leaders in persuading and calming nerves of the youths”.
The communique said.

Worried by the continuous protests by youths in different parts
of the country, the northern governors have expressed worries that
in spite of the magnanimity exhibited by the Federal Government and
various State Governments, the protests have continued.

At the emergency meeting held in Kaduna on Thursday 22nd October
In Kaduna, the governors extensively discussed issues bordering on
National Security particularly the nationwide Endsars protest which
has led to the wanton destruction of lives and properties in some
parts of the Country.

The governors declared that ENDSARS protesters and hoodlums
cannot change the regime for Nigerians.

This was contained in a communique issued and read by the
chairman of the governor’s Forum who is the governor of Plateau
State, Simon Lalong.

“Concerned by this development, the Northern States Governors
Forum met and deliberated on the matter.

The Forum, however, expressed worry and concern on why the
protests have persisted despite the magnanimity exhibited by the
Federal Government and various State Governments calls from
well-meaning Nigerians to put an end to the protest.

“The meeting discussed the various dimensions of Endsars protest
in the Country.

“While appreciating across constitutional rights of all citizens
to express concern even by way of protest, it however condemned the
incessant destruction of lives and properties that ensued in the
process.

“Forum commiserates with those who lost their lives, the wounded
and those whose properties were destroyed.

“Forum strongly sues for unity and peaceful co-existence of all
citizens and groups of people in Nigeria. Urge all Nigerians to see
themselves as equal citizens of the country as the unity of Nigeria
cannot be compromised.

“The Forum regrets the diabolical influencers in form of
hooliganism, ethnoreligious bigots and even political marauders who
are bent on pulling the nation down its knees and pushing for
regime change.

“The Forum called on all Nigerians to resist these enemies of
the nation by supporting Mr. President, the Federal Government and
democracy at large.

“Forum appeal to all citizens to restraint themselves from
unwarranted disposition of sentiments, harassment, and intimidation
of other citizens residents in their home states.

Forum notes that all these are antics of the enemies of the
country who are violently pushing for regime change outside the
ballot box.

“Forum resolve further intensify their strategic engagements
among different levels of stakeholders in their respective
states.

“Forum also notes the heavy presence of external influencers
both locally and internationally. Called on all citizens
particularly community leaders and youth groups to be very vigilant
and report the presence of such people to security agencies.

“The Forum calls for comprehensive and robust reforms in the
Police Force. She supports various Federal Government initiatives
put in place by the Federal Government and will ensure that they
are fast track and given more impetus by the Nineteen (19) Northern
states.

“The Forum advocates for the Constitution of Judicial Commission
of enquiry to investigate all levels of destruction and killings
during the Endsars protest.

“Calls for greater synergy between the state and the federal
government in strengthening the unity, oneness and overall
development of the country.

“Federal Government to explore the possibility of ending ASUU
strike. Most of the youths are idle staying at home.

“Forum further restates her commitment in exploring area of
reviving the ailing economy of the North with reference to those
areas of comparative advantage.

“The Forum is in synergy with other Governors in the South-West,
South-South and South-East to address these challenges of
nationhood headlong. Together we shall keep Nigeria united and
indissoluble.

“The Forum restates its confidence in the unity of Nigeria and
support all our colleagues in other states of the Federation in our
collective efforts to restore peace and stability.

“The Forum salutes the resilience and restraint of the Northern
Youths in the face of the current challenges. Also, the Forum
acknowledges the leadership qualities exhibited by some prominent
Nigerian Leaders in persuading and calming nerves of the youths”.
The communique said.