#EndBadGovernance: Demands Of Protesters Are Important – Senator Ireti Kingibe

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Senator, Ireti Kingibe, has said the demands of hunger protesters for a reversal of fuel subsidy are urgent and important.

Senator Ireti Kingibe called on President Bola Tinubu to put measures to ensure the demands are addressed. She said the demands of the #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria protesters reflected the frustrations of citizens, including herself.

Mrs Kingibe, who said this on Sunday on her X handle, regretted that the force security agents used on peaceful protesters led to death and injuries.

She added that such force by security agencies did not address the genuine concern and demands of peaceful protesters, but was rather counterproductive and unnecessary.

Senator Ireti noted that the federal government must apply dialogue-driven approach in addressing the concerns of citizens.

The FCT Senator said, “My thoughts are with the families affected by this tragedy, and I wish a quick and full recovery to those who have been injured.

“The loss of life and suffering are deeply saddening, and it is crucial that we acknowledge and address these painful realities.

“I am deeply concerned about the excessive use of force by the police and other security agencies against peaceful protesters.

“Such actions are counterproductive and do not contribute to resolving the issues at hand.

“It is imperative that the federal government adopts a more empathetic and dialogue-driven approach to sensitive matters.

“The demands of the protesters, including a call for a corruption-free fuel subsidy and improved leadership, among others, are both urgent and important.

“These demands reflect the widespread frustration felt by many Nigerians, including myself.

“It is essential for President Bola Tinubu and the federal government to engage meaningfully with representatives of the protesters, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to address these concerns.

“We must remember that it is the people who put us in office, and it is our duty as public servants to listen and act on their concerns.

“The voice of the people is indeed the voice of God, and their demands deserve serious consideration.”

The Labour Party lawmaker praised citizens for conducting the protest in a peaceful manner. She promised to be steadfast in advocating that the needs of citizens are attended to.

“I want to assure the residents of the Federal Capital Territory that I will remain a steadfast advocate for your needs and concerns in the Senate.

“I commend you for the peaceful manner in which you have conducted yourselves during these protests and thank you for your resilience and civility.

“Together, let us work towards solutions that address the issues at hand and bring about the positive change we all seek,” she added.

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