Polls: Resist Street Protests – PDP Stalwart Cautions Youths
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in Imo State, Chief Sam Uwandu, has called on all Nigerians, especially the youths to resist the temptation of embarking on street protest particularly now that the presidential election is less than two weeks away.
Uwandu who is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, said that embarking on street protest to vent anger against the biting economic hardships occasioned by the introduction of new naira notes among other issues would be counter-productive at this critical time.
Uwandu, who was a governorship aspirant on the platform of the PDP, gave the advice when a group of Nigerian professionals resident in America visited his office in Washington DC.
He urged young people to desist any form of street protest but should ensure that they protest with their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), stressing that Nigerians must be extremely careful during this period of election.
According to him; “We are dealing with people who are too advanced politically, the people that want power and would resist given up on power at all cost.
“The fuel scarcity, currency scarcity and other the man-made hardships are all part of the master’s script to force street protest, and this is exactly what the cabal wants.
“It is becoming obvious and doubtful that Nigerians will vote them back in office. People’s street protest at this critical stage will be an invitation for army to come back.
“Please, let us endure this remaining days, and if we have to protest, let’s protest with our PVCS. A major protest at this critical moment will be an invitation for anarchy,” he said.
