The Ovie of the Idjerhe Kingdom has urged Nige­rian youths to reconsider the planned nationwide hunger protest.

In a heartfelt letter dated Sun­day July 28, 2024, on Sunday, the Ovie, His Majesty King Obukowho Monday Whiskey, expressed deep concern over the potential of the strike, if carried out, to cause social chaos and economic disorder.

The letter partly reads, “I am deeply worried that a mass protest at this critical time will not do our dear nation any good. Rather, it can lead to further national disorder,” the monarch stated. He highlighted that while the hunger and insecuri­ty plaguing the nation are undeni­able, constructive solutions should be sought. “The hunger in the land and growing insecurity across re­gions should bother us all, and con­structively looking inward will be a better option than resorting to wild protests.”

Acknowledging the constitution­al right to protest, the monarch, a veteran journalist with over three decades of experience, highlighted the dangers posed by another na­tionwide protest. “The signals out there clearly indicate that another nationwide protest will plunge this nation into more economic mess and insecurity,” he warned.

Appealing to Nigerian youths, the king urged them to prioritise national unity and peace. “As your father, I earnestly appeal to you all to shelve the planned protest in the interest of our nation,” he said. He called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address the concerns raised by the youths and to bridge the gap between the ruling class and ordinary Nigerians.

“We cannot afford another #ENDSARS unrest now, consider­ing the current state of our nation. Our collective decision to work for sustainable peace by addressing growing insecurities should be our top national discourse,” King Whiskey emphasised. He stressed that mass protests could exacerbate divisions within the country and urged the government to imple­ment strategies to tackle the crit­ical issue of hunger.

“Anything that will further divide the country should be dis­couraged by the government, which should work out modalities to address the critical hunger in our land. Mass protests cannot and should not be provoked as an option to address the needs of the masses,” King Whiskey declared. He advo­cated for peace and dialogue as the most effective means to achieve lasting solutions.

“As a royal father who has been at the forefront of advocating for the creation of jobs, the establish­ment of companies, revamping the agricultural sector, and the building of a prosperous nation, amongst others, for our Nigerian youths, I know your demands are germane and are a true reflection of the current economic reality in the country,” King Whiskey ac­knowledged.

In his closing remarks, he made a passionate appeal to all Nigerian youths, particularly those in the Niger Delta, to engage in dialogue with the Federal Government. “I wish to appeal to all Nigerian youths, particularly Niger Delta youths, to dialogue with the Federal Government under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu on the basis of national interest.”

The Ovie of the Idjerhe Kingdom has urged Nige­rian youths to reconsider the planned nationwide hunger protest.

In a heartfelt letter dated Sun­day July 28, 2024, on Sunday, the Ovie, His Majesty King Obukowho Monday Whiskey, expressed deep concern over the potential of the strike, if carried out, to cause social chaos and economic disorder.

The letter partly reads, “I am deeply worried that a mass protest at this critical time will not do our dear nation any good. Rather, it can lead to further national disorder,” the monarch stated. He highlighted that while the hunger and insecuri­ty plaguing the nation are undeni­able, constructive solutions should be sought. “The hunger in the land and growing insecurity across re­gions should bother us all, and con­structively looking inward will be a better option than resorting to wild protests.”

Acknowledging the constitution­al right to protest, the monarch, a veteran journalist with over three decades of experience, highlighted the dangers posed by another na­tionwide protest. “The signals out there clearly indicate that another nationwide protest will plunge this nation into more economic mess and insecurity,” he warned.

Appealing to Nigerian youths, the king urged them to prioritise national unity and peace. “As your father, I earnestly appeal to you all to shelve the planned protest in the interest of our nation,” he said. He called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address the concerns raised by the youths and to bridge the gap between the ruling class and ordinary Nigerians.

“We cannot afford another #ENDSARS unrest now, consider­ing the current state of our nation. Our collective decision to work for sustainable peace by addressing growing insecurities should be our top national discourse,” King Whiskey emphasised. He stressed that mass protests could exacerbate divisions within the country and urged the government to imple­ment strategies to tackle the crit­ical issue of hunger.

“Anything that will further divide the country should be dis­couraged by the government, which should work out modalities to address the critical hunger in our land. Mass protests cannot and should not be provoked as an option to address the needs of the masses,” King Whiskey declared. He advo­cated for peace and dialogue as the most effective means to achieve lasting solutions.

“As a royal father who has been at the forefront of advocating for the creation of jobs, the establish­ment of companies, revamping the agricultural sector, and the building of a prosperous nation, amongst others, for our Nigerian youths, I know your demands are germane and are a true reflection of the current economic reality in the country,” King Whiskey ac­knowledged.

In his closing remarks, he made a passionate appeal to all Nigerian youths, particularly those in the Niger Delta, to engage in dialogue with the Federal Government. “I wish to appeal to all Nigerian youths, particularly Niger Delta youths, to dialogue with the Federal Government under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu on the basis of national interest.”