Katsina-based Non-Governmental Organisation, NGO, Concerned Citizens for Good Governance, KCCGC’, has called on the federal government to urgently clamp down on the foreign meddling into Nigeria’s internal affairs, which it said is responsible for the 10- day nationwide hunger protest.
Chairman of the group, Comrade Yakubu Muhammed, said Nigeria’s sovereignty is at stake.
Muhammed, who raised the alarm in a statement in Katsina, said sovereignty is not merely a theoretical construct, but a critical foundation upon which Nigeria’s political stability, economic development and social cohesion rests.
He said: ”The recent encroachment by external forces, whether through political manipulation or covert operations, poses significant threats to this foundational principle.
”Foreign governments interference in Nigeria’s internal affairs manifests in various ways, but the primary aim is to destabilise our political landscape.
”Such actions not only erode national sovereignty, but also aggravate existing insecurity and development.
”The recent developments in the country, particularly after the national protests pose serious threat to Nigeria as a nation.
”Thus, the coalition of civil society groups in Katsina, under the auspices of Katsina Concerned Citizen for Good Governance, express deep concern over the recent incidents involving foreign nationals that threatened the sovereignty and integrity of our dear nation.
”In particular, the incidents involve individuals who have been arrested for actions potentially harmful to Nigeria and those who have displayed disrespect by raising foreign flags, notably the Russian flag, while desecrating the Nigerian flag.
“These actions are a direct affront on peace and security, highlighting the need for a decisive response to uphold national dignity and sovereignty.”
The group called on the federal government to investigate all foreign nationals arrested in connection with the protest, adding that securing Nigeria’s sovereignty requires strengthening national institutions and enhancing transparency.
