The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) under the Comrade Olushola Oladoja administration has come out to condemn what it called ongoing coordinated attacks aimed at destabilizing the NANS.
Comrade Samson Ajasa Adeyemi, National Public Relation Officer, NANS made the condemnation in a statement on Friday.
Adeyemi said: “It has come to our attention that certain elements, acting under the influence and sponsorship of former Vice President of Nigeria, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and Mr. Omoyele Sowore, are actively involved in sowing seeds of discord within NANS.
“Our particular concern is the role of one Atiku Abubakar Isah, a known cousin of the former Vice President, who has been heavily funded and supported to stir factional issues in our ranks.
“This divisive pattern of political interference is consistent with previous attempts by these individuals to hijack student platforms to drive personal or political agendas, especially as general elections approach.
“We are aware of recent clandestine meetings between Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and his cousin, Atiku Isah, with the clear objective of infiltrating and destabilizing the student movement.
“This unacceptable meddling in student affairs is a direct threat to the unity and independence of NANS.
“Let it be known that NANS is not and will never be an appendage of any political party, personality, or coalition.
“Our campuses are not breeding grounds for anti-democratic manipulation, nor will we allow our collective voice to be hijacked by any political desperado.
“We issue this stern warning: Alhaji Atiku Abubakar should call his family members and political associates to order and steer clear of the affairs of NANS.
“Should this meddling persist,we will not hesitate to mobilize a nationwide protest across campuses, declaring his personality persona non grata within the Nigerian student community.
We equally call on the Nigerian public, the media, and relevant security agencies to take note of these acts of subversion and stand with Nigerian students in preserving the independence and sanctity of our association.”
(vitalnewsngr.com)
