THE All
Progressives Congress (APC) yesterday assured Nigerians the President Muhammadu
Buhari administration will continue to roll out palliatives to cushion the
pains of economic hardship.
In a statement
signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi in Abuja,
the party appealed to the citizenry to remain steadfast in the face of
challenges, stating that the government is working to get the country back on
track.
The party was
reacting to demonstrations across the country by civil society groups against
economic hardship.
It promised
that despite the hardship, there “is light at the end of the tunnel” adding
that “there can be no gains without pains”.
The party
hailed what it described as exemplary conduct and professionalism displayed by
security and allied agencies, particularly the Police, during Monday’s protest
by members of some civil society groups and celebrities for and against the
government.
It said: “The
freedom to protest peacefully is a democratic right and the APC will continue
to defend the rights of Nigerians to express their democratic rights, no matter
how they choose to within the ambits of the law.
“As we
continue to consolidate our democracy, the APC urges our security agencies to
continue to adhere to the highest standards of professionalism at all times
even as they continue to discharge their constitutional duties of protecting
the lives and properties of citizens.”
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