Protest: Pro-Democracy Group accuses PDP Acting Chairman of inciting the Youth

Protest: Pro-Democracy Group accuses PDP Acting Chairman of inciting the Youth

A Pro-Democracy Group, Conscience of Democracy in Nigeria, has condemned the statement credited to Ambassador Iliya Umar Damagum, Acting National Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), in support of the planned nationwide protest against President Bola Tinubu’s government.

At a News conference in Abuja, the convener of the group Adamu Matazu described Damagum’s endorsement of the protest as shocking and inciting, accusing him of working to destabilize Nigeria. It claimed that Damagum’s actions were not surprising, given his loyalty to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, who they alleged was his paymaster.

The group argued that the PDP, under Damagum’s leadership, was responsible for the current economic crisis facing Nigeria, having laid the foundation during their 16-year rule. It also accused Damagum of ignoring the terrorism and foreign interest links of some of the protest organizers.

The group demanded Damagum’s resignation as Acting National Chairman of the PDP, citing his attempts to undermine and sabotage Nigeria as well as his arrest by the security operatives.
It further called on the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) to investigate Damagum’s activities and links to the planned protests and urged the Department of State Services (DSS) to question him about his meetings with protest organizers and the funds he disbursed to them.

The group warned that Damagum’s actions could lead to violence and destabilization of the country, urging Nigerians to reject the planned protest and engage in constructive dialogue with the government instead.