ACCF stated that they share the same concern with General Gwabin on the potential consequences of the protest, stressing that it could lead to trouble and cause unrest in the country.

The statement read in part: General Gwabins wise words of caution and call for collective efforts to support a system that works resonate deeply with our organisations values and mission.

We share General Gwabins concern about the potential consequences of protest, which could lead to trouble and crisis. Instead, we advocate for peaceful and constructive engagement to address the countrys challenges. We believe that Nigerians should work together to find solutions, rather than resorting to protest, which can be manipulated by external forces and political opponents seeking to undermine the nations progress.

We applaud General Gwabins appeal to Nigerian youths to reject the narrative of protest and his emphasis on the need for collective effort to support a system that works. We also share his concern about the manipulation of innocent youths by those who seek to exploit them for their own interests.

Addressing a press conference at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja, the leader of the group, Basil Okafor, recalled how a series of protests against the annulment of the outcome of the June 12, 1993, presidential poll truncated their tenure.

They may infiltrate peaceful demonstrations, incite violence and spread misinformation, leading to a distortion of the original purpose of the protest and the dilution of its message.

Furthermore, protests conducted in a tense society often result in a breakdown of communication and dialogue. Instead of fostering understanding and empathy, they deepen divisions and create an us versus them mentality.

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