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The African Action Congress, Oyo State chapter, has pledged its support for the planned October 1, 2024 protest, which it notes is a continuation of the #EndBadGovernance protest held in August.
This protest aims to push for better governance across Nigeria and highlight the economic hardship in the country occasioned by fuel price hikes, increased electricity tariffs, and inflation.
Demonstrators in August sought the reversal of fuel subsidy removal, reversal of fee hikes in public institutions, and review of the constitution, among others.
Scores were arrested by security agencies during the nationwide protest with the police accusing demonstrators of violence.
Some leaders of the protest are also charged with treason among other charges at the Federal High Court in Abuja, the country’s capital.
In a statement signed by the party’s state chairman, Kayode Babayomi, the AAC emphasised that peaceful protests were a fundamental human right for all Nigerians, particularly when demanding good governance from public officeholders.
“The hardship is now unbearable for the masses,” the statement said.
The AAC urged citizens to “occupy the streets and demand good governance at all levels” and to “call for an end to the hunger in the country.”
The AAC Oyo chapter called on its members and all well-meaning Nigerians to participate in demonstrations across the state’s 33 local government areas.
It also encouraged unions and civil society organisations to join the struggle, highlighting that the impact of the current government’s policies affected all Nigerians.
“We will mobilise for the protest because it’s long overdue,” the AAC said, adding, “The struggle continues until we win.”
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, said his government had been taking actions to lessen the burden on the residents of the state amid economic challenges facing the people.
This was contained in a release issued by his Special Adviser (Media), Sulaimon Olanrewaju, made available to journalists.
“We are living in very tough economic times and it’s a time that calls for strong leadership and tough decisions but we must remain sympathetic to the plight of our people. This is why we are always looking for ways and means to make things easier for our people,” part of the statement read.
