By Desire Emmanuel
A northern youth group, the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), has warned that the agenda of activist, Omoyele Sowore, poses a threat to national stability, urging Nigerian youths to resist attempts by what it described as “conflict entrepreneurs” to lure them into disruptive protests.
The council was reacting to reports of a planned nationwide demonstration tagged #FreeNnamdiKanuNow allegedly being coordinated by Sowore and his cohorts.
In a statement signed by the Kaduna State Chairman of the group, Umar Abubakar, the NYCN said while peaceful protest is a constitutional right, any action that endangers public peace or national unity must be firmly rejected by patriotic youths.
According to the council, the growing trend of using activism as a tool for political agitation and incitement is dangerous, warning that such actions only deepen divisions and distract the country from addressing real developmental challenges.
“We must resist those who thrive on chaos and disunity. Nigerian youths should not be used as instruments by conflict entrepreneurs whose only goal is to destabilise the nation,” the statement said.
The group described Sowore’s posture as reckless and unpatriotic, accusing him of exploiting the nation’s democratic space for personal and political relevance.
“Leadership is about responsibility and nation-building, not about fueling disorder or seeking attention through disruption,” the council added.
The youth body further cautioned against ridiculing or discrediting national leaders under the guise of activism, insisting that constructive engagement, not confrontation, remains the most effective path to reform.
The statement urged all Nigerian youths to remain law-abiding, innovative, and focused on contributing positively to national development, emphasising that true patriotism lies in building the nation, not tearing it apart.
