Tinubu, other politicians only understand the language of protest, says Gumi  

Controversial Islamic, cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi says politicians only understand the language of protest, hence the need for the youths to proceed with the planned street rallies.

 

Gumi was reacting to a planned protest being planned by activist politician Omoyele Sowore and other activists. The protest was called over the hardship the country is facing.

 

But Gumi urged Nigerians to ensure that the protest was peaceful.

 

In a video clip, the Islamic scholar recounted that former President Muhammadu Buhari protested against the administration of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan.

 

 

According to Gumi: “Politicians are very stubborn, it is mass protests that only disturb them.

 

“In Sudan and Liberia, the conflicts were like family feuds, which are very dangerous. But Nigeria is different, with diverse ethnicities, religions, cultures, tribes, and sects.

 

“Protest is the only language the government understands.

 

“In 2015, Muhammadu Buhari and other top All Progressives Congress, APC, officials came out to protest that the previous government had spoiled Nigeria. Then, protest was legal but now it’s illegal.

 

“God willing, the protest will proceed peacefully, and the government must understand and respond positively to the language of protest.”