Ijaw National Congress Backs #EndBadGovernance Protest Seeks for Diologue

(iexclusivenews) – As Nigeria braces for the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest scheduled between August 1 and 10, the Ijaw National Congress (INC) has issued a strong advisory to the Nigerian government and security agencies.

The INC emphasizes the need for caution and dialogue in response to the nationwide demonstrations.

INC President’s Call for Caution

During a press conference in Abuja titled “State of the Nation: What the Federal Government Should Do,” INC President Prof. Benjamin Okaba articulated the congress’s stance.

He urged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to avoid inflammatory rhetoric and heavy-handed tactics, warning that such actions could escalate tensions and lead to chaos.

“As our nation teeters on the brink of a proposed protest amidst unprecedented national hardship, the Ijaw National Congress (INC) urges the Federal Government and security agencies to exercise extreme caution in their responses to the agitations,” Okaba stated.

He emphasized that peaceful protests are not criminal as long as they adhere to the rules and regulations governing civil demonstrations.

READ MORE: Nigeria Protest: Foreign Mercenaries Behind 1 August Protests – IGP

Addressing Nigeria’s Challenges

Prof. Okaba highlighted the severe challenges facing Nigeria, including economic instability, insecurity, and social inequality.

He called for the government to engage constructively with stakeholders to develop immediate, medium-term, and long-term solutions.

“At this critical time, the government must embark on constructive engagement with stakeholders to provide remedies to the difficult situation we find ourselves in. The application of brute force or any oppressive measures will only aggravate the present level of oppression and repression,” Okaba added.

The INC President urged the government to address the root causes of Nigeria’s challenges, including economic reforms to stimulate growth and reduce poverty, tackling insecurity and violence, ensuring transparency and accountability in governance, and promoting social justice and equality for all Nigerians.

“We urge the government to take immediate steps to address the root causes of these challenges,” Okaba concluded, emphasizing the need for a peaceful and constructive approach to resolving the nation’s issues.