The All Progressives Congress, APC, state chairmen have announced plans to organize a counter protest against the nationwide protest against economic hardship and bad governance in Nigeria.

The Forum claims that solidarity rallies will take place across all political wards, local governments and state capitals including Abuja FCT to highlight the commendable projects and programs of President Bola Tinubu.

On Monday, July 29, 2024, Secretary of the Forum, Alphonsus Eba said the forum would begin its rally against the planned August 1 protest.

The group noted that the violent protest anticipated by the faceless group would undermine the democratic ideals to which all political parties subscribe.

According to the chairmen, although times may seem tough currently, there is hope for a better tomorrow under President Bola Tinubu.

The forum also urged Nigerians to refrain from allowing anyone or a group of persons to intimidate them into participating in the nationwide protest that could lead to chaos.

Eba said: “Against this background, in the next two weeks commencing from today 29th July to 11th August 2024 and from this press briefing, which shall follow with a solidarity rally by all structures of our party across all political wards, LGAs and States capital including Abuja FCT, we shall embark on a peaceful rally to re-echo the laudable projects and the programs of President Tinubu with greater vigour to protect and defend our democracy from any attack by hoodlums or some criminal elements who wants to carry out violent protest.

“This is unacceptable and we must resist it in the most civil manner by sensitizing innocent and peace-loving people of our country about the plans of failed politicians who want to get power through every illegitimate means by inciting ignorant Nigerians to embark on violent protests.”