Timipre Sylva Durprised By Diri’s Reported Harassment Related To Nationwide Protests

Timipre Sylva Durprised By Diri’s Reported Harassment Related To Nationwide Protests

In a statement issued on Tuesday, Timipre Sylva denied any involvement in the planned protest, clarifying that he had actually opposed it by advising discontented youths to exercise patience with President Bola Tinubu……… CONTINUE READING

Sylva expressed disbelief at why Governor Diri would target him over such a sensitive issue. He stated, “I am shocked to hear the governor accuse me falsely in a security council meeting of orchestrating the protests.”

The protests, which organizers still plan to hold on Thursday, are aimed at addressing issues of poor governance and economic hardship.

Sylva had previously urged calm and patience to allow President Tinubu more time to address the grievances of Nigerians. He questioned why the Bayelsa governor would associate him with the protests.

“If there were protests against bad governance in Bayelsa, it would be directed at Governor Diri, not President Tinubu. Despite this, I believe protests are often counterproductive and I would never promote them,” Sylva said.

He recounted that just a day before Diri’s statement, he had called on youths to postpone the protests and give President Tinubu more time, a message that was well-received and widely published.

Sylva expressed his astonishment at Diri’s accusations, describing them as politically motivated and divisive. He criticized the governor for politicizing the issue and making baseless accusations.

Sylva also addressed the governor’s claim linking him to an individual named Ebideke Atuwo, a person he does not know. Sylva noted that if the link is based on Atuwo being a member of the APC, then it should be remembered that he, too, is an APC member.

He concluded by urging for unity and cooperation among leaders to provide hope and support for the people during these challenging times.