Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has commended the suspension of the
EndBadGovernance protest in the state.
Governor Adeleke also praised the organizers and protesters for maintaining peace
and order during the six days of the protest. The governor extended his
commendation through a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, in
response to the announcement made by the protest organizers, the Coalition for
Concerned Nigerian Citizens, Osun State.
Adeleke also promised to personally present the protesters’ demands to President
Bola Tinubu for proper consideration.
ATN reported that the EndBadGovernance nationwide protest began on Thursday,
August 1, 2024, with organizers declaring it would last for 10 days, ending on
Saturday, August 10, 2024. The protest, which had been peaceful in Osun State, was
suspended indefinitely by the organizers on Tuesday. During the protest, primarily
held in Osogbo, the state capital, security agencies and personnel were stationed at
various strategic locations and accompanied the protesters as they marched through
major areas and streets in the capital.
The organizers stated that the protest was suspended after six days to make way for
the celebration of the 2024 Osun Osogbo festival, which will conclude on Friday,
August 9, 2024. Announcing the suspension of the protest on Tuesday, the organizers
noted that the six-day protest had effectively communicated the demands of the
stakeholders to leaders at all levels.
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