Chairman of the Northern Governors Forum and Governor of Plateau State, Mr Simon Lalong, has issued a statement saying that Nigerians need to unite against diabolical forces.
The Northern States Governors’ Forum has also expressed concern that the ongoing protests have been taken over by hooligans, ethnoreligious bigots, and political marauders bent on destroying the country.
After a meeting in Kaduna on Thursday, they issued a statement calling on Nigerians to resist the enemies of the nation by supporting the President, the Federal Government and democracy at large.
The statement reads in part, “Forum also appeal to all citizens to restrain themselves from the unwarranted disposition of sentiments, harassment, and intimidation of other citizens resident in their home states.
“Forum notes that all these are antics of the enemies of the country who are violently pushing for regime change outside the ballot box.
“Forum resolve to further intensify strategic engagements among different levels of stakeholders in our respective states.
“Forum also notes the heavy presence of external influencers both locally and internationally and call on all citizens particularly community leaders and youth groups to be very vigilant and report the presence of such people to security agencies.”
They stated that all citizens are equal and that the unity of Nigeria cannot be compromised. The NSGF also expressed concern over the duration of the protests despite the disbanding of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and the efforts of several state governors.
They condemned the destruction of lives and property and consoled the bereaved.
In addition, the governors called for reforms within the Nigerian Police and pledged to fast track the reforms in their individual states.
They called for a judicial commission of inquiry to investigate the destructions and killings during the EndSARS protest.
Further, they urged greater synergy between states and the federal government in ending the seven-month-long ASUU strike.
