The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has issued a vital message to Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging the immediate release of Nigerians detained during protests fueled by hunger and economic hardship.
According to Khalid Aliyu, JNI Secretary General,in a message to the president,Bola Ahmed Tinubu, “All those arrested during the protests should be released and future recurrence be avoided through synergy and prompt interventions. Government functionaries are also cautioned to choose their words very well while addressing citizens on the matter.”
He highlighted the consistent rise in prices of essential commodities, contributing to the fragility of the country’s economy and that economic hardships led to sporadic protests in various states, prompting the JNI to call for government intervention to prevent further escalation and to release individuals arrested during the protests.
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The Islamic group also appealed to business owners across the nation, urging them to refrain from hoarding food items for personal gain.
“We equally implore the business community to resist the temptation of hoarding for selfish gains; instead they should make essential commodities more affordable, by lowering prices, to serve as an act of charity for them.
“Let us emulate the generosity of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by being more generous and kind, especially during Ramadan.
The statement added, “As we approach Ramadan, we urge all levels of government to extend assistance to the less fortunate, as reports of their plight are both alarming and worrying. All stakeholders must unite in patriotic fervour to implement measures that mitigate the impact of rising food costs, ensuring Nigeria’s continued path of growth and development is not halted.”