The President talked tough yesterday on violent ethnic agitation. According to him, those who push for the balkanization of the country violently will face the consequences.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said: “Those who think they can threaten the sovereignty of Nigeria will have themselves to blame.
“They have a price to pay and we are not going to relent”.
The President spoke against the backdrop of the weekend’s violent attempt to take over the seat of government in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, by some Yoruba Nation agitators.
The President opened up while receiving leaders of Afenifere, the Yoruba socio-cultural organization, led by nonagenarian Pa Reuben Fasoranti. Also on the delegation were some leaders of thought and traditional rulers in the Southwest.
The President warned those who think they can undermine the country’s unity and go scot-free to perish the thought as the consequences will be grave. He told his audience that his administration had recorded significant progress against insurgency where it exists in the country.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the President declared that his administration would not relent in its fight against criminals.
He assured that the menace of banditry and kidnapping is on the verge of defeat, especially with the ‘no ransom’ policy of the government.
He explained: “I am irrevocably committed to the unity of Nigeria and constitutional democracy.
“Constitutional democracy is reflected greatly here since we assumed office. What we face now is the challenge of terrorism.
“Security of life and property is very necessary for development. I can tell you we are achieving success.
Source: Nation Newspaper