President Bola Tinubu has made a public appeal to Nigerians, urging them to cancel a planned protest against bad governance. The protest is scheduled to begin next month and has gained significant support on social media.

Government’s Request for Patience

Information Minister Mohammed Idris conveyed the President’s message after a meeting at the State House on Tuesday. President Tinubu requested that the protest organizers hold off and wait for the government’s response to their concerns. According to Idris, the President said, “There’s no need for the protest. Wait for the government’s response.”

Scheduled Protest Details

The protest is intended to address the economic hardship many Nigerians are experiencing. It is set to take place across all states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, starting on August 1.

Economic Challenges in Nigeria

Nigerians are currently dealing with severe inflation and one of the worst economic crises in recent history. This situation has been exacerbated by the government’s recent policies, including the removal of the petrol subsidy and the unification of forex windows.

Awaiting Government’s Response

As the planned protest date approaches, Nigerians are watching closely to see how the government will respond to their concerns and whether President Tinubu’s appeal will be enough to prevent the demonstrations.