Northern youths, under the aegis of the Arewa Youths Consultative Forum (AYCF), have spoken out against alleged plans to remove President Bola Tinubu from power.
The group has identified the masterminds behind the plot as opposition forces and enemies of the President, rather than northern elements.
AYCF National President, Yerima Shettima, revealed that the group has been monitoring the situation and is aware of the sinister moves to undermine the government.
He urged security agencies to take immediate action against those involved.
Shettima said: “Nigeria is a sovereign nation governed by a democratically elected government, as such, I feel there is a sinister move behind the protest; so security agents should fish out those behind it and bring them to book.
“We understand that there is a problem in the country, there is hunger and we are very much concerned. The government has made its stand known and the protesters have made their case very clear, so for any other action; the government and citizen must make their findings and know the sponsors and those responsible for these foreign things coming into the country.”
The youth leader said that the North is not behind the alleged plot, but rather, it is the work of opposition forces and enemies of Tinubu.
He added: “I don’t see the protest spiralling into a revolution. Nigerians have made their point and the government has taken note of what they are saying, I’m sure the government will do something about it.
“We must ensure that this is the moment of sober reflection where Nigerians must come together to do the needful and ensure the country remains stable.
“There is nowhere uprising brings good results, no nation has gone through any violent protest and got it right. We will ensure that Nigeria is not part of any violent protest while calling for calm.
“Truly, there are pains everywhere but we are appealing that our youths remain calm, let’s give the government the benefit of the doubt while it does the needful. That’s the work of opposition and enemies of Tinubu which has nothing to do with us in the North.”
