National Protests: Lawmaker Asks Furious Youths to Quit

A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Paschal Agbodike, has begged young people to cool off and give President Bola Ahmed Tinubu more time to fulfill their demands. He is dissatisfied with the extent to which irate protestors have destroyed property and lives in various parts of the nation during the current nationwide demonstration.

As a member of the House Committee on Hydrological Services and the representative for the Ihiala Federal Constituency in Anambra State, Hon. Agbodike pleaded with the demonstrators to put an end to their demonstrations so that the government could handle their complaints. This statement accurately depicts the state of affairs in the nation.

He recalled how many people had died and how much property had been valued in the final days of the demonstration, pointing out that the harm done during a protest typically outweighs the requests made by the demonstrators on the part of the authorities.

"Going by the history before us, most protests in Nigeria used to turn violent," the politician claimed. That kind of protest that will conclude peacefully has never been witnessed in Nigeria. Ultimately, it's possible that criminals and some government opponents would exploit the well-intentioned protestors against the suffering they are experiencing, leading to violent outcomes.

Thus, among other things, I take this chance to urge our young people not to participate in protests. There are numerous avenues to voice complaints against the government or the ruling party, however Actually, from the perspective of the opposition, those who disagree with him and those who find his face objectionable should refrain from supporting those who would defame the nation.

Additionally, Hon. Agbodike stated, "I beg the youth not to support those plotting to turn this country down." We are all the owners of this country. It's true that I'm pleading with folks to calm down. Everywhere you look, there is poverty and hunger. We are all aware of the underlying reason for this hunger.I believe that the government would benefit our farmers if it concentrated on protecting our fields, providing enough security for the farmers to return to the land with incentives, and clearing the area of kidnappers and robbers and the cost of food will instantly drop dramatically.


"The President ought to focus his energies first, since this will enhance the reputation of his administration. Nothing can cause individuals to get angry when they are properly fed; instead, happiness radiates from their faces and transforms into understanding and love.

That is one of the things the President should focus on in this administration; it will be better. He is sensitive to his administration when he takes into account the areas that the populace is demanding attention in.

"We must work together to push him toward success. Any member of the opposition who has a solid proposal to advance this nation ought to put it up for discussion, understanding that we own the nation. That's what I brought to the demonstration.

"I oppose the protest due to its negative aspects, including the violence and killings that have occurred during previous demonstrations in Nigeria. Furthermore, I oppose beating and closing down Nigerian citizens who are not at fault.

 Think about our sisters and brothers. We're not going anywhere. Let's avoid destroying our nation. If not, it will affect us all collectively. So let's work together to make Nigeria a better place. Since there were rumors that the National Assembly members had fled the protest, inciting people, 

I don't even have a visa to enter any nation. Nothing on Earth is worse than this, and people have been brainwashed into thinking that lies—including the falsehood that members of the National Assembly receive lavish salaries—will eventually come to pass. We now split our pay in half and view one as a sacrifice to ease tensions.

"We need long-lasting peace, and if there is peace in the nation, we shall be fine," he continued. Nigeria would advance if we learn to treat people with respect and conscience. Unlike the previous government, which will always pretend it doesn't know, I think this one is receptive, especially when the issue is brought up. We must all work together to assist Ahmed Bola Tinubu's administration.