CAGGAD Caution Protesters, Calls for Dialogue
The Centre for Awareness on Good Governance and Development (CAGGAD) held a press conference today at the American Corner, Murtala Muhammad Library, in Kano State. The event addressed the urgent need for maintaining peace and condemning any likely form of violence through protests that threatens community harmony.
The recent call for protests across Nigeria, including those in Kano, have highlighted significant public dissatisfaction with governance, economic hardship, and social injustice. While these protests are a democratic right and a vital channel for citizens to voice their concerns, some demonstrations have turned violent, leading to property damage and lossses of lives and properties.
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**“While protests are an important democratic right and a powerful way to express grievances, we must ensure they remain peaceful and constructive,”** stated Comrade Imam Said, a spokesperson for CAGGAD, during the press conference. **“Violence only detracts from the core issues and can exacerbate tensions rather than resolve them.”**
Several community leaders and activists were present at the press conference to share their perspectives. They echoed the sentiment that protests could harbor violence, therefore they should be strictly avoided, and constructive dialogue should be prioritized to ensure progress and safety for all.
**“Our strength as a nation lies in our ability to come together, despite our differences, and work towards common goals,”** the statement remarked.
