Protest: Ex-leaders praise Nigerians for rejecting illegal change of government
“The recent action was not a protest, but a movement with intent to forcefully change the government“
Nigerians received a pat on the back yesterday for resisting an unconstitutional change of government during the recent protest over the economic crisis.
The Council of State, which hailed their commitment to democratic stability, on Monday passed a vote of confidence in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for displaying leadership qualities.
Seven members of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) made presentations to the Council on the implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda of the administration.
They included National Security Adviser (NSA) Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, Minister of Solid Minerals Development Dr. Dele Alake, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun, and Minister of Trade and Investment Dr. Doris Anite-Uzoka.
Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake who spoke to journalists after the meeting said there will be no room for coups, adding that the council praised Tinubu for resisting a forceful takeover of government.
Alake said the recent action was not a protest, but a movement with intent to forcefully change the government.
According to him, the council affirmed that nobody will be allowed to change the government, except through the ballot box.
Alake restated that seven ministers made presentations to the council on the progress being made on economic diversification and the economy.
He said the National Security Adviser, Mallaam Nuhu Ribadu, briefed the council on the events before, during and after the recent protests.
Alake described the protest as a “movement to effect a change of regime by force,” insisting that that it was resisted by Nigerians.
He said the council thanked Nigerians for resisting any unconstitutional attempt to change the government.
Alake emphasised that if anyone is dissatisfied with the current administration, they should wait for the next elections (in 2027).
He said the NSA reassured that security agencies were ready to secure Nigeria’s territorial integrity and protect its democracy.
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