August 4, 2024

Following protests across the country to #endbadgovernance President Tinubu has called on protesters and the organisers to suspend any further protest and create room for dialogue,

The President said this in a nationwide broadcast to the nation on Sunday morning.

According to him, “as President of this country, I must ensure public order and in line with my constitutional oath to protect the lives and property of every citizen, our government will not stand idly by and allow a few with a clear political agenda to tear this nation apart.

“I hereby enjoin protesters and the organisers to suspend any further protest and create room for dialogue, which I have always acceded to at the slightest opportunity,” the President said.

He called for collective efforts regardless of age, party, tribe, religion or other divides in reshaping the country.

“To those who have taken undue advantage of this situation to threaten any section of this country, be warned: The law will catch up with you. There is no place for ethnic bigotry or such threats in the Nigeria we seek to build.

“Our democracy progresses when the constitutional rights of every Nigerian are respected and protected. Our law enforcement agencies should continue to ensure the full protection of lives and properties of innocent citizens in a responsible manner.

“My dear Nigerians, especially our youth, I have heard you loud and clear. I understand the pain and frustration that drive these protests, and I want to assure you that our government is committed to listening and addressing the concerns of our citizens.

“But we must not let violence and destruction tear our nation apart. We must work together to build a brighter future, where every Nigerian can live with dignity and prosperity.

“The task before us is a collective one, and I am leading the charge as your President. A lot of work has gone into stabilising our economy and I must stay focused on ensuring that the benefits reach every single Nigerian as promised.

“My administration is working very hard to improve and expand our national infrastructure and create more opportunities for our young people.

“Let nobody misinform and miseducate you about your country or tell you that your government does not care about you.”

Tinubu however acknowledged that, although there have been many dashed hopes in the past, we are in a new era of Renewed Hope and the government is working hard for the citizens, and the results will soon be visible and concrete for everyone to see, feel, and enjoy.