The Advocacy for Advancement of Peace & Harmony in Africa Initiative (ADAPHAI) has issued a stark warning to political and thought leaders in Northern Nigeria, urging them to take immediate action to prevent a violent uprising among idle youths in the region.

In a press statement signed by National Coordinator Comrade Sulaimon Suberu, ADAPHAI highlighted the recent violent actions of Northern youths during the ongoing nationwide protests against bad governance. The group attributed this unrest to widespread unemployment and lack of education, which have created a volatile environment.

ADAPHAI emphasized that the North suffers from a significant educational deficit that has been ignored by successive leaders, leading to a breakdown in values and critical thinking among the youth. Despite producing numerous military and civilian leaders since independence, the region remains underdeveloped in both physical and human capital, making it prone to various social issues.

The group also pointed out the high consumption of illicit substances among Northern youths as a major contributing factor to the region's instability. ADAPHAI called for an immediate education and social summit to address fundamental issues such as education, youth employment, and drug abuse.

"The reactions of Northern youths to the nationwide protests indicate a lack of critical thinking and reasoning, highlighting dangerous trends in the region," the statement read. It further criticized regional leaders for prioritizing power struggles over addressing the systemic problems plaguing the North.

ADAPHAI urged Northern political elites and stakeholders to urgently address these issues to avert a potential disaster of unimaginable scale, emphasizing the need for comprehensive solutions to the region's endemic problems.