The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has declared that the protests by Nigerians was an indication they citizens are demanding for better governance and better living conditions.
The National Chairman of the party, Alhaji Falalu Bello gave this indication in a statement on Wednesday, saying based on this, he urged the Federal Governmnet to listen to the planners of the August 1 protests.
The PRP recalled that protests in Nigeria began in 1965 when the citizens demonstrated against a tariff increase, adding that “Since then, various protests have been held, including the June 12 Protest in 1993 and the Occupy Nigeria movement in 2012, among others.
He said the past protests were part of democracy, adding that it is the rights of the citizens to protest to express their grievances and demand change.
Part of the statement reads. “We urge the government to listen attentively to the cries of the protesters and take concrete steps to address their concerns. We have called for a reduction in the cost of governance, urging the government to prioritize prudent spending and eliminate wasteful expenditure.
“We have also emphasized the need to tackle corruption head-on, holding those in power accountable for their actions and ensuring transparency in public transactions. Furthermore, we have pushed for improved security measures to ensure the safety and well-being of all Nigerians.
“As we call for peaceful resolution, we urge our fellow Nigerians, particularly the youth who constitute 60 per cent of our electorate, to join us in changing the APC government that has further worsened the life of Nigerians from where PDP took them. In plural democracy, we believe that our collective voice can bring about positive change and restore hope for a brighter future.
“In conclusion, we urge the protesters to be peaceful and respectful to the rights of all Nigerians inclusive of those who are not participating in the protest and strongly recommend to particularly the youth amongst them to endeavour to exercise their constitutional rights and responsibilities of ensuring that in the forthcoming elections they go out in their numbers to elect responsible and principled parties like the PRP that would represent their aspirations and address their concerns.”
