Islamic scholar calls for dialogue to halt nationwide protests

Sheikh Aminuddeen Daurawa, a prominent Islamic scholar, has called on the organizers of the planned nationwide protests to disclose their identities and engage in dialogue with the Federal Government. In a telephone interview with NAN on Friday, Daurawa emphasized that this approach would help halt the protests.

Acknowledging citizens’ right to protest, Daurawa cautioned that anonymous demonstrations could be exploited by individuals with ulterior motives.

He urged Nigerians to unite and address the nation’s challenges through dialogue, preserving the country’s hard-earned unity.

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Daurawa, who serves as a commander of the Sharia Police in Kano, advised the Federal Government to heed public outcry and address grievances to prevent the protests. He highlighted the severity of current hardships, including hunger, inflation, unemployment, and insecurity, stressing the need for government action.

“The current democratic system allows for protests and human rights,” Daurawa noted, adding that citizens’ rights cannot be restricted. He emphasized that the government has the power to stop the protests by listening to the people’s concerns and resolving the ongoing hardships.

Daurawa urged the government to take all necessary measures to address public grievances, ensuring peace, progress, and political stability in the nation.