The Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, and some Assembly members have paid a visit to the Hausa/Fulani community in Bogobri on Tuesday, urging them to discourage their youths from participating in the planned national protest.
Rt. Hon. Elvert Ayambem, during the visit, highlighted the significant progress being made by Governor Otu in rewriting the history of Cross River State, emphasising that protests are unnecessary at this time, particularly in Cross River State. “Cross River State is your state too,” Ayambem told the community, stressing the importance of unity and progress.
The Speaker also recalled the lingering effects of the EndSARS protests, noting that Cross River was one of the worst-hit states in the country. “The aftermath of EndSARS is still affecting the state. We cannot afford a repeat of such unrest,” he added.
Hon. Egbe Abeng, the representative of Obubra 1 State Constituency, reinforced this message by assuring the Hausa community that the government is doing its best to address their concerns. He urged the Hausa community to maintain the cordial relationship that exists between them and the state and to advise their people against joining the protest. “There is no need for the protest in the state as the government is trying its best to put things in order,” Abeng said.
The leader of the Hausa/Fulani community in Calabar, Alhaji Garba Lawan, in response, affirmed their commitment to peace. “Cross River is our state too,” Lawan declared, assuring that the leadership of the Hausa/Fulani community will ensure their people do not partake in the planned protest.
