- A diaspora group, #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria, plans to protest against President Tinubu at the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York
- The group’s demands include the release of detained whistleblower Bristol Isaac Tamunobiefiri (aka PIDOM), reduction in government size, end to corruption, and return of fuel subsidies
- The protest, comprising Nigerians in the diaspora and supporters, is scheduled to take place in front of the Nigerian House in New York
Diaspora group #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria announced a new protest against President Tinubu at the UN General Assembly in New York.
Photo credits: Adam Gray, NurPhotoSource: Getty ImagesPlanned protest at UN: Group lists demands
- Immediate release of detained whistleblower Bristol Isaac Tamunobiefiri (aka PIDOM) and others arrested during recent protests in Nigeria
- Reduction in government size and sacking of non-performing appointees
- End to corruption and looting of public funds
- Return of fuel subsidies to reduce the cost of living
- Improved governance and plan to address insecurity
EndbadGovernance organisers share protest details”Protesters comprising Nigerians in the diaspora and lovers of Nigeria are going to gather in front of the Nigerian House on 828 second Avenue, New York, NY from September 15, 2024 from 9am,” the statement read.”While we can no longer stand and watch our country and citizens suffer in the hands of Tinubu and his corrupt government, must account for all the killings, the deaths and missing persons who participated during the peaceful #ENDBADGOVERNANCE protest in Nigeriarecently,” the statement concluded.EndBadGovernance protest leaders plan another march
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