Abuja natives mourns late Kamaludeen, sue for unity, peace
The indigenous of people of Abuja, under the umbrella of the Coalition of Abuja Indigenous Association (CAIA) has mourned the death of one its natives late Kamaludeen Mohammed. Daily Trust report that late Mohammed, who died in the early hours of Sunday, at Abuja national hospital, was among the natives protesters that sustained injuries on […]
The indigenous of people of Abuja, under the umbrella of the Coalition of Abuja Indigenous Association (CAIA) has mourned the death of one its natives late Kamaludeen Mohammed.
Daily Trust report that late Mohammed, who died in the early hours of Sunday, at Abuja national hospital, was among the natives protesters that sustained injuries on his head when the police dispersed them with teargas canisters at the national assembly gate last Wednesday.
A stakeholder of the coalition, Engineer Usman S. Chidawa, who spoke with newsmen at the three days Firdau’s prayers of the deceased in Karshi on Tuesday, said the coalition mourned the loss of one of the committed members who had stood firmly in struggle of the emancipation of the natives of the FCT.
“We mourn the loss of this young man, Kamaludeen Mohammed, who was part of us during the natives peaceful to the national assembly, when his life was cut short while exercising his fundamental rights. And our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time,” he said.
He said the coalition will continue to stand in solidarity with the affected families of the deceased and individuals it represent across the 855 communities in the FCT.
He said that, the coalition will also continue to advance dialogue, mutual understanding, and peaceful resolution, which he said was critical in addressing grievances and promoting peaceful coexistence.
He, however, reiterated the commitments of the coalition of FCT indigenous people to promoting the rights, dignity, and well-being of the natives, while calling other FCT stakeholders to prioritize dialogue, understanding and cooperation for a collective pursuit of a better future for the FCT and its people.
The coalition, therefore, appreciated the FCT police commissioner, CP Adewale Ajao Saka for his efforts in engaging with the community to de-escalate tensions and promote peace in the territory.
Chidawa commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing a native of the FCT in the Federal Executive Council (FEC) and also approving the North Central Development Commission (NCDC ), which he said such move was demonstration of the present administration’s commitment to inclusivity and representation.
“And it is obvious that these moves underscores the importance of ensuring that the voices of all Nigerians, including those in the FCT, are heard and represented. However, we urge the Presidency, National Assembly, and relevant stakeholders to scrutinize the NCDC membership nomination process in order to ensure the FCT’s interests are adequately represented,” he stated.
Recall that the FCT natives last Wednesday, held a peaceful protest with placards to demand for the reversal of the appointment of Mr Solomon Adodo a native of Benue state into the newly established NCDC board.
The protesters, were, however, barred at the national assembly gate by the police who allegedly threw teargas canisters to dispersed them, in which four people sustained injuries on the process.