Abubakar made the appeal on Wednesday in Minna while addressing newsmen.

He said that withdrawing from the streets would enable the Federal Government to concentrate on meeting the demands of the youths.

He said that already the federal government had apologised and promised to look into their grievances.

The former head of state said state governors had also responded promptly by acknowledging the genuine grievances of the teaming demonstrating youths.

”The hijacking of the protest by criminals had resulted into violence, destruction of government and private properties ,criminal release of prisoners and the lynching and burning of policemen and innocent persons in some parts of the country.

”The demonstration continued and consequences of which it began to cause serious discomfort to the citizens as it gave opportunities for criminal elements to penetrate to tamper with the peaceful coexistence of Nigerians.

”This forced the government to send security agencies to restore law and order which unfortunately further led to the loss of more innocent lives.

”I am therefore appealing and calling for a halt of the youth demonstration to give peace a chance for dialogue,” said.

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The withdrawal of the quit notice was announced in Abuja on Thursday evening by the leaders of the group at a press conference.

Before the announcement was made, the group members had met with the Governor of Borno State, who is also the Chairman of Northern Governors’ Forum, Mallam Ibrahim Shetima and a former Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Kabiru Gaya.

Also in attendance at the meeting were ex-minister Sani Daura and the Leader of Arewa Youths Council, Alhaji Shettima Yerima and a Nollywood Actor, Kenneth Okonkwo.

Details later.

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