HUNGER PROTESTS: Tinubu Postpones FEC Meeting, Hosts Security Chiefs Amid Ongoing Protests

By Austin Elizabeth, Lagos

In a surprise move, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had on Monday , rescheduled the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting slated for Monday’s afternoon, opting instead to convene an emergency meeting with the nation’s security chiefs.

According to sources, the meeting was geared towards bringing together Vice President Kashim Shettima, the National Security Adviser, all Service Chiefs, the Inspector General of Police, the Comptroller Generals of Customs and Immigration, and the Chief of Staff to the President.

This sudden change in plans comes on the heels of President Tinubu’s national broadcast on Sunday morning, where he appealed to protesters to suspend their actions and engage in dialogue with his administration.

The protests, which have been ongoing for weeks, have sparked widespread concern about the country’s stability and security.

The President’s decision to meet with security chiefs suggests a renewed focus on addressing the situation and finding a resolution.

Details of the meeting’s agenda remain scarce, but sources indicate that the discussions will center on strategies to restore calm and maintain law and order across the country.

As the nation waits with bated breath for the outcome of this critical meeting, one thing is clear: President Tinubu’s administration is under pressure to deliver a solution to the crisis.