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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has praised the Nigerians who gathered in large numbers to protest against poor governance in the country.
News Round The Clock (NRTC) earlier reported that thousands of citizens initiated nationwide protests under the banner ‘EndBadGovernance,’ responding to widespread hunger and economic challenges stemming from the All Progressives Congress (APC) administration.
NRTC gathered that while the protests began peacefully, they escalated into violence in certain states as they continued into the early hours of today.
In a statement shared on his X page on Friday, the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) urged protesters to uphold their peaceful approach and encourage more Nigerians to join the #EndBadGovernance movement.
He emphasised that this is a crucial moment for the collective voice of Nigerians to be heard, and it must be expressed with dignity and respect for the law.
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He wrote: “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.
“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 also call on the police to engage more professionally in managing these protests. The needless killing of innocent citizens by security agencies is unacceptable. 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.
“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.”
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