Former PDP Chairman Uche Secondus has expressed support for the upcoming #EndBadGovernance protest, questioning President Bola Tinubu’s opposition to the civic action despite his history of leading protests while in opposition.
Secondus, in a statement released by his media aide Ike Abonyi, highlighted Tinubu’s past involvement in protests, saying, “President Tinubu, while in opposition, was a notable arrowhead leading protests against the government.”
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He wondered why the President now opposes such actions, which are crucial for democratic engagement.
Secondus emphasized the importance of peaceful protests, stating, “Protests remain the most potent democratic platform through which the consciousness of nations can be aroused and indeed the consciousness of the leadership elite can be nudged and compelled to act right in the interest of citizens.”
He described the planned protest as a non-partisan, pan-Nigerian, and altruistic engagement aimed at addressing the country’s challenges.
“This protest should not be discouraged,it is the time to speak truth to power and awaken our collective conscience so that we can work together to build a better society,” Secondus added.
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The #EndBadGovernance protest, scheduled to begin on August 1, aims to address issues of governance, economic hardship, and other societal challenges facing Nigeria. Secondus urged protesters to remain organized and peaceful, while calling on the government and security agencies to provide a secure environment for the protest, in line with international law and the Nigerian Constitution.
