Shehu Sani calls for preservation of ‘modest gains’ of democracy, says violence not an option

A foremost civil rights activist and ex-Senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani has cautioned against violence ahead of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC’s two-day warning strike slated for Tuesday.

He said all issues should be resolved through democratic process, stressing that Nigerians should not lose hope and resorted violence as a way of pressing home their demands.

In a statement which he sent to CAPITAL POST in Abuja on Tuesday, the former lawmaker in the 8th Senate reminded Nigerians that the nation has gained modestly through democratic process, hence, the structure should be preserved so that it could be built on.

Sani said: “All issues should be resolved through democratic process. We should not lose hope and resort to violence.
“There are modest gains in our democratic process that need to be preserved and sustained.

“Protest and strikes are components of a democratic society, but not violence.”

Meanwhile, CAPITAL POST reported on Monday that the Department of State Services, DSS has disclosed that some politicians are mobilizing student leaders, ethnic groups and hoodlums to violently protest against the Federal government citing economic matters.

The Secret Police in a statement on Monday by its Spokesperson, Peter Afunanya which was obtained by CAPITAL POST, said the protest was targeted at discrediting the Federal government and Security agencies.

Those being mobilized by the elements are student leaders, ethnic associations, hoodlums and disgruntled elements.

The statement however, said, those behind the plot are being monitored, promising that the Service would act accordingly.
He said the plot was discovered through intelligence reports which the elements are already identified.

“Intelligence reports have indicated that the plotters include certain politicians who are desperately mobilising unsuspecting student leaders, ethnic-based associations, youth, and disgruntled groups for the planned action.

:“The Department of State Services hereby informs the public that it has uncovered plans by some elements in parts of the country to stage violent protests in order to discredit the Federal Government and security agencies over sundry socio-economic matters.

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“Meanwhile, the Service has identified the ring leaders of the plot as well as sustained monitoring around them in order to deter them from plunging the country into anarchy. ”