Anti-government protest: Osinbajo sends Nigerians strong message
The Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Monday, February 6, said that President Muhammadu Buhari has heard the cries of Nigerians “loud and clear” following a nationwide protest.
According to Osinbajo, Buhari who is currently on medical vacation, has promised the present administration would ensure that all Nigerians get a fair deal, The Punch reports.
Anti-government protest: We hear your cries loud and clear - Osinbajo
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Osinbajo made this known at a Consultative Forum on the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan held at the old Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
Although, he admitted that the nation is in what he called a serious economic situation, President Buhari had acknowledge it.
“We hear you loud and clear,” Osinbajo said.
Recall that a massive nationwide protest was held in Lagos and Abuja against the federal government today, February 6. The protest was announced by music star 2baba Idibia.
The protest was earlier championed by the musician but on Saturday, February 4; he released a video saying he was cancelling the protest due to security concern.
The singer said the protest was never his creation but a call to action to speak up for his people.