The upcoming nationwide protests titled ‘EndBadGovernance,’ aimed at addressing hunger and economic issues, are set to take place from August 1 to 10. The initiative has sparked diverse reactions among Nigerians, with notable figures expressing their stances.
Supporters:
Atiku Abubakar: Former Vice President and 2023 PDP presidential candidate.
Omoyele Sowore: Activist and publisher.
Social Democratic Party (SDP): Led by National Chairman, Shehu Gabam.
All Workers Convergence (AWC): Led by Comrade Andrew Emelieze.
Ayo Adebanjo: Leader of the Afenifere faction.
Active Citizens Group Nigeria (Lagos State Chapter): Led by Adamma Ukpabi.
Amnesty International: Human rights organization.
Opponents:
Oba of Benin: Oba Ewuare II.
Reno Omokri: Author and political commentator.
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).
Arewa Concerned Citizens Forum.
National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS).
Southern Kaduna People’s Union (SOKAPU).
Christian Council of Nigeria (CCN).
Enugu Innovative Youths.
Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution.
Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly.
Arewa Youth Assembly.
Jama’atu Nasril Islam.
South-East Governors’ Forum.
Citizens for Development and Education (CDE): Ambassador Ibrahim Waiya.
Confederation of All Progressives Congress (APC) Support Groups (CASG).
Middle Belt Forum (MBF).
Kaduna State Chapter of the Trade Union Congress (TUC).
National Council of Traditional Rulers.
Self-Reliance for Physically Challenged Traders of Nigeria.
High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo).
Former Aviation Minister: Femi Fani-Kayode.
Rising Up for a United Nigeria (RUN).
Coalition of Civil Society Groups for National Stability and Cohesion.
Door-to-door Youth and Women Initiative for Good Governance.
170 members of the House of Representatives: “New Dawn Caucus – 10th Assembly.”
Undecided:
National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN): Awaiting further instructions from its 104 affiliate organizations.
In a recent statement, Femi Fani-Kayode criticized the planned protests, suggesting that they are being used to incite chaos amid the nation’s economic struggles. He cautioned against a repeat of the #EndSARS protests. For updates and further information, follow us on Facebook