From Lateef Dada, Osogbo
The EndBadGovernnace group under the aegis of coalition of concerned Nigerian citizens in Osun State has threatened to return to the street with massive protest if the hardship continues.
The group led by Ajala Adetunji during a chat with journalists in Osogbo on Wednesday, said the government should expect mother of protest on October 1st if the hardship continues.
According to the group, instead of the ease Nigerians expected after the suspension of the protest in August, the hardship continues with the scarcity and increase in petrol prices.
The group said, “If the government continues to turn a deaf ear to the cries of the people, they should brace themselves for the mother of all protests on October 1st as the citizens will not continue to fold hand on continuous increase of food and basics need without a corresponding measures to curb the unfortunate inflation.
“We are aware of the publication released by the osun state government on their plans to start implementation of the state demands. Surprisingly, we have not seen any tangible steps that support the government’s promises thus far
“In Osun State, we made the difficult decision to suspend the protest, believing that the government at both state and federal level deserved the benefit of doubt, we hoped that by stepping back, we could create space for meaningful dialogue, a chance to work together to find the best solutions to ease the burdens on our people. However, it is with great disappointment that as we stand before you today nothing considerable has been done.
“Instead of the relief we sought, the situation has grown increasingly. The ongoing fuel scarcity has crippled daily life, driving up the cost of living to unbearable levels.
“And now, in a move that can only be described as a gross misjudgment, the government has banned students under 18 years old from writing WAEC and NECO examinations. This decision not only misplaces priorities but also denies our youth the basic right to education and a future,” the group said.
