Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2023 presidential election, has praised the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protesters for their remarkable efforts. In a statement on his official handle, Atiku urged the federal government to listen to the voices of Nigerians.
He commended the peaceful manner in which the protesters have been expressing their grievances, calling it a vital channel for public disapproval of government policies. While acknowledging the majority of protesters for their peaceful conduct, Atiku also addressed the incidents of violence and clashes that have occurred, urging protesters to maintain their peaceful stance.
Atiku called on the police to handle the protests professionally and avoid unnecessary violence against citizens and journalists. He emphasized the importance of security agencies identifying and isolating the minority elements responsible for violence and looting.
In a direct message to the government, Atiku urged leaders to listen to the people’s demands and act with integrity and urgency to address the issues at hand. He stressed the need for a peaceful resolution to prevent further unrest in the nation.