By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab
The Kogi State branch of the Nigeria Council of Ulama’u, Wednesday, appealed to those behind the planned nationwide protest against economic hardship in the country to jettison the idea, saying that ‘protest is not the solution at this time.’
The council made the passionate appeal in a statement signed by the Secretary General, Alhaji Idris Baba’Ango and made available to newsmen in Lokoja.
The Islamic group said: “We know it is a very hard time but our believe is that any time our people go to the streets to protest, the outcome is always different.
“Therefore, we are saying that we can actually explore other means of expressing our dissatisfaction with what is going on in our country.
“On the other hand, we appeal to government to come out very clearly with policies and actions that will reassure the common man that government is sincerely committed to improving the living conditions of the people and people who are in government should try as much as possible to reduce their opulence life style in the midst of poverty.”
“We urge all Isamic Scholars, Imam’s, leaders and all Islamic organizations in the state to offer fervent prayer for Allah’s immediately intervention.
