call on more Nigerians to show support for #EndBadGovernance — Atiku hail protesters
Nigeria, EPICSTORIAN-The former presidential candidate of PDP has, in his support for #EndBadGovernance protests, urged more willing Nigerians to show solidarity for the same protesters.
Atiku stated this Friday subsequent to his initial statement, which condemned the intention of an alleged group of Lagosians and other Southwesterns who planned using the #Endbadgovernance protest to force Igbo people to exit their region with the slogan #Igbomustgo.
The former said end bad governance protest opened the opportunity for the discontent “public to express disapproval of government policie”.
“The commencement of public protests across the country yesterday is noteworthy. These demonstrations have opened a vital channel for the public to express disapproval of government policies, furthering the essential conversation about good governance in our nation,” he said.
“For the most part, protesters have conducted themselves with admirable peace and must be commended for their restraint and dedication. However, in some isolated instances, there have been reports of violence, leading to regrettable clashes and brutalities by the police.
“I urge the protesters to maintain their peaceful stance and call on more Nigerians to show solidarity and support for the #EndBadGovernance peaceful protest.
“This is a pivotal moment for our collective voice to be heard, and it must be done with dignity and respect for the law.
“I also call on the police to engage more professionally in managing these protests. The needless killing of innocent citizens by security agencies is unacceptable.
Atiku urged law enforcement officers to apply caution when facing the #Endbadgovernance protesters
He noted that the nation is weary of all political , economic and social crisis, hence ‘cannot afford further days of unrest’.
“The police must refrain from the molestation of journalists who are merely reporting the protest. It is imperative that security agencies exercise restraint while enforcing law and order.
“Security agencies are encouraged to identify and isolate the minority elements who are resorting to violence and looting, ensuring that the actions of a few do not tarnish the majority of peaceful protesters.
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“To the government, I admonish you to heed the voices of the people and come down from your high horses. It is time to demonstrate a sincere commitment to addressing the demands of the protesters. The nation cannot afford further days of unrest; let this be the moment where leadership listens and acts with integrity and urgency. -AA”
