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| Obi and Tinubu |
As the #EndBadGovernance protests enter their second day, Peter Obi, the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address the nation and respond to the legitimate demands of the protesters.
In a statement from his home in Onitsha, Anambra State, Obi emphasized the need for President Tinubu to calm the rising tensions by directly addressing the citizens. He referenced a video circulating online that falsely claimed he was present in Abuja during the protests, stating, "I am here in Onitsha; I can't be here and be in Abuja."
On the demands of the protesters, Obi said they were legitimate but insisted they must be pursued within the law.
"My appeal is for the President to come out and address the nation, he is the one the people elected, holding their mandate, and he should not be using aides or appointees to reach the people at such critical times."
The LP standards bearer in a press release signed by spokesperson of the Peter Obi Media Reach, Yinusa Tanko, also extended his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the protest, as well as the injured and those who lost their property in the protest.
The protests, which began peacefully on Thursday, have turned violent in some northern states as suspected hoodlums hijacked the demonstrations, leading to widespread looting and property damage. Several states, including Kano, Yobe, Katsina, and Borno, have imposed curfews in an effort to restore order and prevent further unrest.
Obi urged President Tinubu to swiftly address the nation's concerns and implement pro-poor policies to alleviate the economic hardship faced by Nigerians. The protesters have been voicing their frustrations with the high cost of living, particularly due to the removal of fuel subsidies, which has led to skyrocketing fuel prices and increased costs of essential goods.
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