On the fourth day of the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protest, a massive crowd assembled in Jos, the capital of Plateau State, to participate in a live Sunday service led by Prophet Isa El-Buba. The service, held at the protest ground located at the Old Airport Junction, was marked by fervent prayers for divine intervention in Nigeria's economic crisis.
Key
Highlights:
- Protest
Ground: Old Airport Junction, Jos, Plateau
State
- Event:
Live Sunday Service
- Leader:
Prophet Isa El-Buba
- Focus:
Prayers for economic relief and stability in Nigeria
Background
of the Protest
The
#EndBadGovernance protest, which commenced on August 1, has drawn widespread
participation due to the severe economic hardships faced by Nigerians,
including hunger and the high cost of living. Despite being marred by incidents
of hijacking by hoodlums from the onset, the protest continues to garner
support across the nation.
Presidential
Response
In
response to the escalating protests, President Bola Tinubu addressed the nation, acknowledging the grievances of the protesters. He urged the aggrieved
citizens to suspend their demonstrations, assuring them that their concerns had
been heard "loud and clear" and expressing a willingness to engage in
dialogue.
Service
Details
Prophet
Isa El-Buba, a prominent figure in the protest, has been actively involved since
its inception. During the live Sunday service, he led prayers seeking God's
intervention to alleviate the economic struggles of the Nigerian populace. The
service was notably held just hours after President Tinubu's nationwide
broadcast.
Key
Quotes
- President
Bola Tinubu: "I have heard your concerns
loud and clear and I am ready to engage in dialogue with you."
Continuation
of the Protest
Despite the president's appeal for a suspension of the protests, participants have vowed to persist until their demands for better governance and economic relief are met. The protest is scheduled to last for ten days, reflecting the deep-seated frustrations of the Nigerian people.
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