I’ve heard you loud and clear, suspend hûnger protest, embrace dialogue – Tinubu begs añgry protesters

Nigeria President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appealed to Nigerians to suspend the #EndBadGovernance protests and embrace dialogue instead.

In his nationwide broadcast delivered this morning 4th of August, 2024, the President said his administration won’t allow a few politically minded people to tear down the country under the guise of protests.

He assured Nigerians that his administration is focused on good governance despite the socio-economic challenges confronting Africa’s most populous nation.

According to him,

“As President of this country, I must ensure public order. In line with my constitutional oath to protect the lives and property of every citizen, our government will not stand idly by and allow a few with a clear political agenda to tear this nation apart.

Under the circumstances, I hereby enjoin protesters and the organisers to suspend any further protest and create room for dialogue, which I have always acceded to at the slightest opportunity. Nigeria requires all hands on deck and needs us all – regardless of age, party, tribe, religion or other divides, to work together in reshaping our destiny as a nation.

To those who have taken undue advantage of this situation to threaten any section of this country, be warned: The law will catch up with you. There is no place for ethnic bigotry or such threats in the Nigeria we seek to build.

“Our democracy progresses when the constitutional rights of every Nigerian are respected and protected. Our law enforcement agencies should continue to ensure the full protection of lives and properties of innocent citizens in a responsible manner.

My dear Nigerians, especially our youth, I have heard you loud and clear. I understand the pain and frustration that drive these protests, and I want to assure you that our government is committed to listening and addressing the concerns of our citizens.

But we must not let violence and destruction tear our nation apart. We must work together to build a brighter future, where every Nigerian can live with dignity and prosperity.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>