Protesters in Jos, Plateau State, have demanded local businesses support or shut down on August 5 to join their End Bad Governance protest. They criticize President Tinubu’s recent address for failing to address key issues, including fuel subsidy removal and national security concerns.
In Jos, Plateau State, protesters participating in the End Bad Governance movement have issued a stark ultimatum to local business owners: either join the protest scheduled for Monday, August 5, or face a shutdown of their operations.
The protesters, who voiced their discontent on August 4, believe that President Bola Tinubu's recent broadcast failed to address critical issues facing Nigeria.
The demonstrators, consisting of both adults and youth, paraded through the streets with placards, flags, and other symbols of dissent.
They emphasized that their protest aims to call for the removal of the fuel subsidy and improved security measures. The group has been vocal about their dissatisfaction with Tinubu’s decision to eliminate the subsidy, which he described as a necessary but painful step to rectify economic imbalances.
Tinubu's broadcast highlighted the removal of the fuel subsidy as a means to alleviate economic strain and remove barriers to development.
However, this response has been deemed inadequate by the protesters, who argue that their concerns were not sufficiently addressed.
Reactions to the protest and the ultimatum have been mixed. Some commenters criticized the President’s address as lacking substance, while others expressed skepticism about the protest's effectiveness.
There were also concerns about potential disruptions and violence if businesses comply with the shutdown threat.
Despite these issues, the protest in Plateau has so far remained peaceful, with no significant incidents reported.
The situation continues to develop as the deadline for the protest approaches, and the community awaits further responses from both the protesters and the government.