Tinubu in Closed door Meeting With Security Chiefs Amid Hunger Protests

• President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently engaged in a closed-door meeting with the heads of security and paramilitary agencies at the presidential villa, Abuja
• The meeting, convened under the auspices of the national security Ccouncil, followed the rescheduling of the federal executive council (FEC) meeting earlier slated for Monday, August 5
• Leading the security chiefs to the emergency meeting is the chief of defence staff, General Christopher Musa, accompanied by the service chiefs and other top military and paramilitary chiefs

Legit.ng journalist, Ridwan Adeola Yusuf, has over 9 years of experience covering public affairs.

FCT, Abuja - Amid the hunger protest, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently meeting behind closed doors with heads of security and paramilitary operatives under the aegis of the national security council.

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The Nation noted this update on Monday, August 5.

The chief of defence staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa is leading the service chiefs and other military and paramilitary heads to the meeting, Vanguard noted.

It is coming amidst the nationwide protests against hunger and bad governance in the country.

It would be recalled that President Tinubu on Sunday, August 4, in a national broadcast pleaded with the organisers of the nationwide protests to suspend especially as it has gone violent in some states with the attendant loss of lives and destruction of property.

Tinubu, who said that he has heard the grievances of the protesters loud and clear, also warned that he would not sit and watch some people used by opposition politicians to destroy the democracy in the country.

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Also at the meeting are vice president Kashim Shettima; the chief of staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; and the inspector general of police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun; among others.

Protest: 'Nigerians are truly pained' - Analyst speaks

Meanwhile, a public affairs analyst, Segun Akinleye, said there is anger in the land.

He asked leaders to handle issues without bias.

Akinleye told Legit.ng:

"The fuel queues have returned, and a litre of fuel is being sold for a thousand naira. The telecos have chosen this period to bar the lines of people. Everything seems to be adding to the pains of Nigerians. For Nigerians to decide to hit the streets, their patience has been tested beyond the limit.

"My appeal is that they should keep the protest peaceful. Protests are not about looting, damaging government properties, and the rest. Governments will not hesitate to defend the country if the protests get out of hand."

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Protest: Dele Momodu shocked

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation Magazine, criticised President Tinubu's nationwide broadcast for allegedly failing to address the demands of protesters demonstrating against bad governance across Nigeria.

Momodu, a social commentator and PDP chieftain expressed scepticism about Tinubu's willingness to grant concessions, citing the president's past successes with his current approach since his tenure as Lagos state governor.

Source: Legit.ng