Civil society organizations in Osun are daring Tinubu to reinstate subsidies, warning of widespread protests if their demands are not met.
Nigerians have warned President Bola Tinubu of fresh protests if he doesn’t restore the subsidies on fuel and electricity.
At the conclusion of the official 10-day period for #EndBadGovernance protest, The Osun State Civil Societies Coalition – an encompassing entity that represents civil society organizations within the state – proclaimed this in a statement.
In a statement signed by its chairman, Waheed Lawal, the coalition strongly denounced President Tinubu’s nationwide broadcast regarding the protests.
They emphasized that young people would resume their demonstrations and demand better governance.
Lawal recommended that the federal government implement policies aimed at alleviating economic hardship experienced by Nigerians instead of dispensing palliatives to states.
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Moreover, the civil society groups urged for the liberation of those demonstrators who have been apprehended.
“The #EndBadGovernance protest has come to a close today,” he reported. “But regrettably, the president failed to address all grievances raised by demonstrators.
His remarks indicated little consideration for numerous Nigerians who consistently express their despair with ‘ebi n pawa o’ (we’re starving) on an everyday basis.”
Because fuel and electricity subsidies removal has resulted in citizens being hurt, hyperinflation, a high cost of living, and economic hardship within the country; we are demanding its reversal.
Our demand is that all protesters, including those detained during the #EndSARS rally, be promptly released from police custody and rightfully compensated for any human rights violations they may have endured.
“The OCSC urges the federal government to take prompt action in order to prevent citizens from reaching their breaking point.”
Should the President show apathy towards Nigerians’ demands, we will orchestrate a larger, more extensive and well-ordered movement of both people and youth to stage further protests aiming for an improved Nigeria.
