Former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili claims that only the Nigerian government and its supporters can transform the EndBadGovernance protest into a “bloody affair.”
Ezekwesili encouraged Nigerian and state governments to view the protest as a chance for genuine introspection.
In a post on X, the former Minister urged the government to safeguard protesters voicing their discontent fully.
“As we can all already see, the only group that will turn the #EndBadGovernaceProtest into the ‘bloody affair’ that @NigeriaGov propagandists are predicting and prophesying is the Government and its supporters.
“The People are simply saying ‘We are Hungry and therefore Angry’. We want you to know this and ACT correctly to solve our problems.
“Simple. Again, I ask the Governments @NigeriaGov, State Governments and Governors, the Lawmakers, @nassnigeria and State Assemblies to make this nationwide expression of dissatisfaction and disapproval of Citizens their opportunity for Deep Introspection.
“Consider your ways. Produce convincing evidence-backed Responses and Plans of Action to Citizens’ Demands.
“@NGRPresident has a Duty to ensure full protection of Citizens who wish to exercise their constitutional right to protest #BadGovernance across the country.
“@PoliceNG must do EVERYTHING right by the People.
“We must remind the @HQNigerianArmy that they cannot in any guise abuse the rights of Citizens. Nigerian Citizens will win. Ultimately, she stated.