Despite President Bola Tinubu’s appeal for dialogue, youths have taken to the streets for the fourth consecutive day, pressing for improved economic conditions and good governance.
The #EndBadGovernance protest began on Thursday and is scheduled to last for ten days.
POLITICS NIGERIA reports that demonstrators have started converging at the Gani Fawehinmi Park, shortly after the President’s address to the nation on Sunday.
Tinubu Didn’t Address Our Demands, Youths Continue #EndBadGovernance Protests In Lagoshttps://t.co/ov8tVf2X72 pic.twitter.com/5Z4codgSMn
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They expressed dissatisfaction with the speech, stating that he failed to address their core demands.
The protesters are calling for the restoration of petrol subsidy and measures to address food shortages, unemployment, and wasteful spending. They also demand a reduction in the President’s cabinet and cost of governance, as well as reforms of the electoral umpire INEC and anti-graft agency EFCC.
President Tinubu, in his Sunday broadcast, urged the youths to suspend the protests and embrace dialogue. He assured them that his administration is committed to good governance, despite the socio-economic challenges facing the nation.
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VIDEO: Protesters chant solidarity songs as #EndBadGovernance day 4 commences at Ojota pic.twitter.com/ysc9FzfrYt
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