Protesters block Jos major roads, ask Tinubu to address Nigerians
Protesters have blocked major roads in Jos, the Plateau capital, urging President Bola Tinubu to address Nigerians over hardship in the country.
The number of protesters for the #EndBadGovernance# protest has increased significantly compared to Thursday, the first day of the protest.
The protesters blocked the Old Airport Roundabout, compelling motorists to seek alternative routes within the metropolis.
Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development Solomon Dalung urged Tinubu to save Nigerians the stress by addressing the nation.
He said, “I thought the president would have saved Nigeria from the stress that the people are going through and the demonstration. But maybe due to ill advice, he thought the demonstration was not going to be possible, but it recorded 70 per cent success.
“Nigerians that came out yesterday and today indicate that the president should listen to Nigerians. Nigerians are talking. They are saying, restore the oil subsidy because you withdrew it and we are suffering; bring it back. Nigerians are saying that you increased the electricity tariff, and it is making us poorer.”
The former minister added, “Nigerians are saying we want to go to the farm and do our businesses, but there is no security. Provide security.
“Are these demands too big for the government of Nigeria? I don’t think so.”
The protest convener in Jos, Isah Elbuba, said the protest was going on peacefully and that the people felt like a festival while sharing their pain.
Mr Elbuba urged Mr Tinubu to rise to the occasion at this time in Nigeria’s history. The convener urged the president to reverse the fuel price and reinstitute the subsidy.
Sam Odeh, programme manager of the International Organisation for Peace and Social Justice (PSJ), said despite their hungry state, the youths remained peaceful, dancing and placing their demands before the government.
(NAN)
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