Atiku 

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, on Friday emphasized the significance of hunger protest by Nigerians.

According to him, it a crucial platform for citizens to voice their discontent with government policies and advocate for good governance.

Atiku who took to his X handle on Friday to address the commencement of public protests across Nigeria, lauded the protesters for their peaceful conduct, highlighting their commendable restraint and dedication.

He however, acknowledged isolated incidents of violence, resulting in regrettable clashes and police brutality, and urged the protesters to maintain their peaceful stance and called on more Nigerians to show solidarity and support for the #EndBadGovernance movement.

He also made a strong appeal to the police, urging them to manage the protests with greater professionalism, even as he condemned the needless killing of innocent citizens by security agencies and the molestation of journalists covering the protests.

The former vice president also stressed the importance of security agencies exercising restraint while maintaining law and order.

Furthermore, he advised the police to identify and isolate the minority elements resorting to violence and looting, ensuring that the actions of a few do not overshadow the majority of peaceful protesters.

Addressing the government, Abubakar urged leaders to listen to the voices of the people and respond sincerely to the protesters’ demands.

He emphasized the urgency of this moment, calling for leadership that listens and acts with integrity to prevent further unrest in the nation.

He said, “Security agencies are encouraged to identify and isolate the minority elements who are resorting to violence and looting, ensuring that the actions of a few do not tarnish the majority of peaceful protesters.

“To the government, I admonish you to heed the voices of the people and come down from your high horses. It is time to demonstrate a sincere commitment to addressing the demands of the protesters.

“The nation cannot afford further days of unrest; let this be the moment where leadership listens and acts with integrity and urgency.”

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