August 1 Protest: Oby Ezekwesili Urges Govt to Stop Fear Tactics

August 1 protest: Oby Ezekwesili urges the government to stop fear tactics. Discover her reasons and message to the authorities.

Oby Ezekwesili, the ex-Education Minister, has admonished the Nigerian Government not to intimidate citizens with fear in anticipation of the EnBadGovernance demonstration planned for August 1st.

According to Ezekwesili, staging a protest is an acceptable means for Nigerians to voice their discontent regarding their circumstances.

The former Minister announced her support for the protest organizers by posting on X.

In her writing, she expressed that the constant media promotion by @NigeriaGov and their followers is a result of citizens’ distress caused by poor governance. They have finally come together to demand #EndBadGovernance.

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It’s disheartening to witness that instead of perceiving the demand for good governance from your citizens as a chance, you’re aggravating fear in society.

has been brought to light.” The unleashed massive propaganda machinery has resulted in bringing forth substantial evidence, which is one positive outcome.

It is true that the strength of individuals collectively, known as *The Power of the People*, outweighs those who hold positions of authority or *The People in Power*.

“No additional evidence is required.”

The peaceful #EndBadGovernanceProtest is a legitimate expression of the People’s right to tell their Public “Leaders” that they have had enough.

I applaud and support the resilience displayed by Nigerian citizens during a period of extreme economic difficulty.

“May our nation see brighter days as the populace realizes their ability to hold public officials accountable and demand change.”