{"id":128715,"date":"2024-08-23T10:49:44","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T09:49:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/residents-protest-in-jigawa-demand-commissioners-removal"},"modified":"2024-08-23T11:52:14","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T10:52:14","slug":"residents-protest-in-jigawa-demand-commissioners-removal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/residents-protest-in-jigawa-demand-commissioners-removal","title":{"rendered":"Residents protest in Jigawa, demand commissioner\u2019s removal"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Hundreds of residents from Ringim Constituency in Jigawa State staged a protest on Thursday, demanding the removal of Alhaji Muttaka Namadi, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources.<\/p>\n<p>The demonstrators, comprising farmers, youths, community leaders, and women, gathered in front of the Jigawa State Government House, voicing their dissatisfaction with the commissioner\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n<p>The protesters, who marched from Ringim to Dutse, waved placards and banners as they blocked the main entrance of the government house.<\/p>\n<p>Chants of disapproval filled the air as they called for the commissioner\u2019s resignation, accusing him of neglecting the interests of the people and failing to deliver meaningful projects.<\/p>\n<p>Malam Bashir Muhammad Dan Malam, one of the leaders of the protest, addressed the crowd, stating, \u201cIt\u2019s time for him to resign or continue to face a series of votes of no confidence from us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The protesters argued that the removal of the commissioner is essential for upholding democracy and ensuring accountability within the government.<\/p>\n<p>Despite attempts by security personnel and government officials to calm the situation, the protesters stood firm in their demand to present their grievances directly to Governor Umar Namadi.<\/p>\n<p>The demonstration, which lasted for two hours, culminated in the selection of representatives from the group to meet with government officials.<\/p>\n<p>During the meeting, the representatives submitted a formal petition outlining the commissioner\u2019s alleged shortcomings and reiterated their call for his removal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. Hundreds of residents from Ringim Constituency in Jigawa State staged a protest on Thursday, demanding the removal of Alhaji Muttaka Namadi, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources. 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