In a national broadcast addressing the recent nationwide protests, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu spoke on critical issues facing Nigeria. Here are five major takeaways from his speech:
1. Condemnation of violence, calls for dialogue: President Tinubu condemned the violent protests and the destruction of public and private property, emphasising the negative impact on the nation’s…
“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. Nigeria requires all hands on deck and needs us all – regardless of age, party, tribe, religion or other divides, to work together in reshaping our destiny as a nation.”The President also defended his subsidy removal, which has been the focal point of Nigerians and protesters.
The President also condemns ethnic bigotry that is being created by some Nigerians, notably the #Igbomustgo campaign, led by some social media users. 1. Condemnation of violence, calls for dialogue: President Tinubu condemned the violent protests and the destruction of public and private property, emphasising the negative impact on the nation’s…Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has called for an end to "bloodshed, violence and destruction" as protests against rising cost of living enter the fourth day.
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