The Arewa Revival Project, in collaboration with allied civic organizations, has raised alarm over an alleged plot to stage coordinated protests aimed at discrediting key officials in President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
In a statement jointly signed by the group Hon. Muttaka Ahmed Ibrahim Coordinator Arewa Revival Project, Alhaji Abdullahi Musa Argungu, Chairman Mass Integration For Peace Initiative in Nigeria, Alhaji Bawa Ibrahim Arah, Acting President National Youth Mobilisation for Good Leadership, Amb. Dr. Johnny Benjamin, Director General, Society for Advancement of Credible Leadership Ideas and Observation, Engr. Ismail Hussain President, Arewa Youth Development Forum.
The group said top government officials, including Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Lateef Fagbemi; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief George Akume; Senate President, Godswill Akpabio; and EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, are the primary targets of the alleged smear campaign.
“These individuals are not perfect, but they are patriots,” added. “Dragging their names through the mud for political gain is not just unfair—it’s dangerous for our democracy.”
He also cautioned Nigerian youths especially Northern youth against being used as tools in what the group described as a “deceptive mobilisation strategy.”
The groups jointly demand the following: Immediate investigations by relevant security and intelligence agencies into the origins and sponsors of the planned protests, collective vigilance from traditional, religious, and community leaders in safeguarding national unity.
Responsible media engagement to prevent the spread of divisive propaganda. While reaffirming the group’s commitment to democratic freedoms.
“We unequivocally support peaceful protests driven by truth and justice,” he said. “But we will never endorse protests rooted in lies, manipulation, and vendettas.”
Calling on security agencies to be vigilant, Lawal urged them to ensure that any public gatherings remain peaceful and lawful.
