TENSION! Tinubu ATTACKED Over #EndBadGovt Protest Speech, SEE What Fearless Lawyer Revealed After President’s Nationwide Address
Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has launched a scathing critique of President Bola Tinubu’ s nationwide address delivered on Sunday, August 4, 2024. Effiong described the speech as ” a pack of empty words and a time- wasting load of irrelevancies, ” a sentiment he shared on his social media account. This critique aligns with his longstanding view that Nigeria is governed by a political class that is disconnected from the sufferings and yearnings of its citizens.
Effiong’ s comments come in the midst of widespread protests against the current administration, driven primarily by dissatisfaction with governance and economic policies. A significant point of contention is the government’ s stance on fuel subsidies. The protesters, under the #EndBadGovernance movement, have been calling for the reinstatement of the fuel subsidy, a demand Tinubu firmly rejected in his address.
Effiong accused Tinubu of ignoring the protesters’ demands and failing to connect with the realities faced by everyday Nigerians. ” This President is disconnected from the reality of the everyday Nigerian. He’ s living in an imaginary Nigeria that only exists in his head, ” Effiong stated. According to him, the President’ s speech was not only meaningless but also failed to address the critical issues that sparked the protests.
Effiong’ s harsh assessment extended to the President’ s handling of security forces’ violence against protesters. He noted that Tinubu failed to address the killings of protesters by security agencies in any meaningful way. ” He did not set up any credible machinery for a purposeful dialogue, ” Effiong said, adding that the President’ s call for dialogue was made in bad faith and lacked sincerity.
In his speech, Tinubu suggested that the protests were being sponsored by his political adversaries, a claim Effiong dismissed as provocative and arrogant. ” This provocative arrogance by Nigerian politicians will be ended one day by Nigerians, one way or the other, ” he warned. Effiong’ s comments underscore a broader frustration with the political class, which many Nigerians believe is more interested in preserving its power than addressing the needs of the people.
Effiong’ s critique resonates with a growing segment of the population that is disillusioned with the government’ s approach to governance and public dissent. The protests, which have seen significant participation across various regions, reflect widespread dissatisfaction with the administration’ s policies and its failure to address pressing socio- economic issues.
The call for the reinstatement of the fuel subsidy is a focal point of the protests. The subsidy, which was removed as part of economic reforms, has been a contentious issue. Protesters argue that its removal has led to increased hardship, with fuel prices soaring and the cost of living rising sharply. In his speech, Tinubu defended the removal of the subsidy, arguing that it was necessary for economic stability and development. However, this rationale has not resonated with many Nigerians who are grappling with the immediate impact on their daily lives.
Effiong’ s assertion that the President’ s speech justified the protests points to a broader critique of the administration’ s policies and its approach to governance. The lawyer’ s comments highlight the disconnect between the government’ s rhetoric and the lived experiences of ordinary Nigerians. ” Those who wrote it, and Mr. Tinubu, who read it out, have succeeded in justifying the reasons for the nationwide protest, ” Effiong remarked.
The protests have also drawn attention to other issues such as electoral reform and economic policies. Effiong criticized the President for not addressing these issues in his speech. ” Tinubu made no mention of electoral reform, no reversal of his horrible and devastating economic policies, he made no attempt to cut down the overbloated size of his government, ” Effiong noted. These omissions, according to Effiong, indicate a lack of commitment to meaningful change and a continuation of policies that have failed to benefit the majority of Nigerians.
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