Tinubu on course to address economic snag, says Arewa youths

From Okwe Obi, Abuja

The Reformed Arewa Youth Council of Nigeria (RAYCN) has backed the socio-economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu, stating that the president is on course to address the country’s challenges.

It said Nigeria’s economic woes preceded the current administration and accused former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi and former Governor of Sokoto State Attahiru Bafarawa of allegedly contributing to the country’s problems.

RAYCN’s National President, Bilal Abdulahi, in a statement yesterday, announced that he had petitioned the Inspector General of Police and the Department of State Services (DSS) over an alleged planned protest by the duo against President Tinubu’s administration in the North.

Abdulahi claimed that the protest would be framed around hunger and socio-economic challenges but would ultimately result in social unrest.

According to him, mass protests were being planned across the northern region, starting from Sokoto, Zamfara, Kano, Kebbi, Kaduna, and Katsina states.

He described the plot as a “treasonous activity” that must not be tolerated in any democratic society.

He called on the DSS to investigate the alleged scheme and those behind it, emphasising that their actions pose a clear threat to national security.

“Despite Nigeria’s economic challenges, which stem from past misgovernance by figures like Amaechi and Bafarawa, President Tinubu has demonstrated a commitment to resolving these issues.

“His support for industrial growth, food security, energy stability, and investment shows his dedication to long-term prosperity for all Nigerians. Citizens cannot afford for this to be jeopardised.

“Amaechi and Bafarawa are not interested in national progress. Their goal is to plunge Nigeria into a crisis that will enable them to bargain for relevance.

“They do not care about the millions of Nigerians who will suffer from the economic downturns that may arise from instability.

“They do not care about the investors who will be discouraged, the businesses that will be affected, or the security threats that may emerge from their reckless actions.

“Consequently, we urge security agencies to investigate this plot and those behind it. If their behaviour continues unchecked, it might be disastrous for our nation’s peace and harmony because they are actively gathering resources to carry out their evil schemes, which is no longer just conjecture but verified intelligence.

“Treasonous activities must not be tolerated in any democratic society. Every nation has laws that safeguard its sovereignty, and Nigeria must not be an exception.

“Amaechi and Bafarawa must be held accountable for their attempts to manipulate the populace into causing anarchy. Their actions constitute a clear threat to national security, and the full weight of the law must be brought upon them.”