{"id":126583,"date":"2024-08-02T09:31:04","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T08:31:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/endbadgovernance-protest-address-nigerians-now-okai-tells-tinubu"},"modified":"2024-08-02T10:47:33","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T09:47:33","slug":"endbadgovernance-protest-address-nigerians-now-okai-tells-tinubu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/endbadgovernance-protest-address-nigerians-now-okai-tells-tinubu","title":{"rendered":"EndBadGovernance protest: Address Nigerians now \u2013 Okai tells Tinubu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for the Federal House of Representative election for Dekina\/Bassa in Kogi State, Usman Okai Austin, has called on President Bola Tinubu to address Nigerians amid the ongoing nationwide protest.<\/p>\n<p>Okai said a presidential address would go a long way to calm the nerves of protesters and inspire hope.<\/p>\n<p>Posting on X, the socio-political commentator warned that the nationwide protest might linger on.<\/p>\n<p>The post tagged: \u201cWhen Not To Keep Quiet,\u201d \u201cMany Nigerians were expecting a presidential address yesterday to ease the growing tensions and unrest across the country.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHowever, the absence of a powerful broadcast from the President has left citizens feeling disappointed and concerned.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhoever is advising President Bola Tinubu against addressing Nigerians is not doing him a Favour.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest will linger on. In times of crisis, a leader\u2019s words can go a long way in calming nerves and inspiring hope. Unfortunately, the President\u2019s silence has only added to the anxiety and frustration felt by many.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe ongoing protests and demonstrations are a clear indication of the people\u2019s desire for change and better governance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA presidential address could have been a crucial opportunity to acknowledge the grievances, offer reassurance, and outline concrete steps towards addressing the issues.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe clock is ticking, and the nation waits with bated breath for a word from its leader. Will the President seize the moment and address the nation, or will the silence continue, fueling more uncertainty and unrest? Only time will tell.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Yesterday, Nigerians took to the streets to begin the 10-day nationwide protest against Tinubu\u2019s administration.<\/p>\n<p>The protest was an avenue for aggrieved Nigerians to cry out over the level of hunger and hardship in the country.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About Nigeria Follow Africa-Press<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for the Federal House of Representative election for Dekina\/Bassa in Kogi State, Usman Okai Austin, has called on President Bola Tinubu to address Nigerians amid the ongoing nationwide protest. 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