Kwara state governor, mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq Wednesday suspended public rallies till further notice to identify with public mood.
The governor announced this in a statement by his chief press secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye.
He said the governor took the decision in reflection of the public mood.
Blueprint reports that irate youth Wednesday set up born fires on some major roads to protest new naira notes scarcity .
Some of the areas affected included Gambari, Ogidi opposite Federal Government College, Ilorin, Ita- Amo, Garin- Alimi.
Emir of Ilorin and chairman Kwara state council of chiefs, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu- Gambari, has also admonished the people of the state to resist the temptation to resort to violence.
The emir in a message to the people of the state implored them to guard jealously, the status of Ilorin emirate as home of peace and kwara as the state of harmony by eschewing all temptations.
The statement reads, “Dear Kwarans, I have said it on several occasions that Ilorin emirate is known for peace, Kwara state is known for harmony, let’s resist all forms of temptations. Governments at all levels are working assiduously towards ensuring that the hardship is curtailed.
“I am deeply touched and worried about the current situation, it calls for calm and perseverance. Please let’s remain peaceful and together we shall overcome this hard time.”
