Hardship: Tinubu is not the cause — Tompolo

High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, also known as Tompolo, the Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, has urged the organizers of the anticipated August 1–10, 2024, nationwide demonstration to carry out the plan for the good of the nation.

The Ibe-Ebidouwei of Ijaw Nation, Tompolo, stated that despite the famine and suffering in the country, the President and his administration are paying attention to the urgent needs of the populace.

The National Security Advisor, governors, prominent traditional leaders, and others had voiced similar concerns in the days preceding the protest, and Tompolo addressed them in a statement he signed on Friday.

He urged Nigerians to show more patience to the President noting that the economic hardship affecting the country did not start with the Tinubu administration.

He stressed that Tinubu was working hard to revamp the economy with well-thought-out policies and programmes.

He pointed out the holistic measures being put in place to address the nation’s economic and security challenges which are linked to some of the challenges in the country.

The Tantita Boss also stressed that the timing of the planned protest is inimical to the interest of the nation as security reports have indicated strongly that the protests might by
hijacked by people with other intentions.

He said that; “I am aware of Mr President’s efforts to get things right in the country, and truly things are getting better. For instance, there is a great improvement in the oil and gas sector in the last one year, which is still the mainstay of our economy.

( “I am aware of the right of the citizenry to protest government policies and programmes in any country. It is one sure way for the citizens to participate effectively in governance, by checking the excesses of any government.

“However, the organizers of this planned protest against hardship must know that the timing is wrong, and the protest may cause more harm and good, as security reports have indicated that the protest will be hijacked by unscrupulous elements.

(“It is against this background, that I have joined other Patriotic Nigerians to appeal to prospective protesters to call off the proposed protest and engage governments at all levels to find lasting solutions to the country’s problems’.

“You must agree with me that the threat for protest, alone has achieved its aim, as Mr President has said it loud and clear, that he has heard the voice of prospective protesters.”