Atedo Peterside Appeals To End Protests For The Sake Of Impoverished Nigerians

Atedo Peterside Appeals To End Protests For The Sake Of Impoverished Nigerians

Atedo Peterside, the founder of Stanbic IBTC, has urged the #EndBadGovernance protesters to conclude their demonstrations in the interest of poor Nigerians. Peterside emphasized that the ongoing protests are increasingly burdensome for the impoverished, and there is a growing risk that hoodlums could hijack the movement if it continues……. CONTINUE READING

He acknowledged that the protesters have made their point and their voices have been heard. Peterside suggested that now is the time to disperse, noting that the President has been made aware of their demands, and space should be given for implementation. He proposed that if the demands are not addressed, the protesters could regroup and advocate again.

On his X account, Peterside wrote: “You have shaken Nigeria to its core and demonstrated that our youths are politically active and committed to demanding good governance. I implore you, in the name of God, to end the protest now. I previously warned that prolonged street protests would likely be overtaken by hoodlums.”

Peterside continued, “Please conclude the protests today. The poor cannot endure such demonstrations for extended periods. You have already made a significant impact, and the government is not ignoring your message. The President has addressed the nation this morning, and it’s likely that the legislators have also taken notice.”

He further urged that if the government fails to act by reducing the cost of governance and addressing wasteful expenditures, the protesters should regroup and renew their efforts.

The nationwide protest against economic hardship and poor leadership began on August 1. However, it has been marred by violence in some states. On Sunday, President Bola Tinubu delivered a nationwide broadcast, calling for an end to the protests and outlining his government’s decisions.

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