Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has commended Nigerian youths for their peaceful protests against some government policies and demanded good governance in the country.
Atiku, in a statement on Friday, urged the protesters to maintain their peaceful stance and called on more Nigerians to support the #EndBadGovernance demonstration.
He described the killings of innocent protesters by security agents as unacceptable and needless, urging them to refrain from molesting journalists who are merely reporting the ongoing protest.
Atiku also called on President Bola Tinubu’s government to listen to the voices of the people, adding that the nation cannot afford further days of unrest.
“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,” Atiku said.
“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.”
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Atiku also called on the police to engage more professionally in managing the protests, identifying and isolating the minority elements who are resorting to violence and looting.
“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,” he added.
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