Musa Affos (Rhapsodi), Jalingo



The Jalingo Concern Youths have given Architect Darius Ishaku, Taraba state governor a three days ultimatum to relax the lingering curfew in the metropolis and address the hike in transportation, on Tuesday.


This was made public when the youths in their numbers took to the streets of Jalingo metropolis to express their displeasure over the increase in transport fare and the lingering curfew in the metropolis for about two years. The youths through their leader, Jonathan Yimua have issued a three day ultimatum for the government to resolve the concerns raised or they will protest and stop vehicles from moving within the metropolis.



Rhapsodi Affos Blog RAB reporter gathered that the protesters numbering about 300 - 500 toured relevant offices in the state capital to register their displeasure adding that the curfew has crippled economic activities in the state.


Speaking with the leader of the protest, Jonathan Yimua AKA Pharaoh Yimuzy told Rhapsodi Affos Blog RAB reporter that it is unfair that in a state that is solely dependent on salary to experience such a hike in transport as it is not favorable to even students and the average citizens, on the lingering curfew he said it has overstayed its welcome and crippling economic activities in the

state.


While addressing the protesters, the deputy governor of Taraba state, Engr Haruna Manu, appreciated the peaceful conduct of those protesting and also encouraged them to keep the peaceful conduct, he stressed the fact that their peaceful conduct necessitated him to come and listen to them.


Manu however assured them that their complaints will be related to the governor and he assured them of solving their issues .