The Labour Party (LP) in Lagos State urges Nigerian youths to express their grievances without resorting to violence and destruction.
Lagos State LP Chairperson, Pastor Dayo Ekong, made this statement in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in response to the ongoing #EndBadGovernance nationwide protest.
According to Ekong, Nigerian youths have the right to protest as a way of communicating their frustrations about the state of the economy to the government.
She emphasized that no positive outcomes would result from a protest that becomes violent and destructive.
“The fact that people can hardly eat is really worrisome. What is happening in the country is not palatable for ordinary Nigerians.
“However, my advice for our youths is to eschew violence because destroying property and lives is not the answer.
“They (youths) can make their voices heard without causing any violence and destruction,” Ekong said.
She noted that any damage caused during the protest would set the nation back.
The LP leader urged governments at all levels to ensure that the voices of the people are heard in governance.
NAN reports that the protest, which began on Thursday, has disrupted socio-economic activities across states, leaving motor parks, shops, malls, markets, and roads deserted.
The protest, planned to end on Aug. 10, aims to draw the Federal Government’s attention to the hardships faced by citizens. (NAN)