Protests: Obasanjo Urges Nigerian Govt to Listen to Youth Concerns

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called on the Nigerian government to listen to the concerns of the youth who are protesting nationwide. The former president made the plea while hosting six members of the National Assembly in Abeokuta, Nigeria’s Ogun State.

Obasanjo emphasized that the concerns of the youth are legitimate and must be addressed promptly to avoid dire consequences. He urged the government to treat their demands with seriousness and not with levity.

The former president’s comments come as the youth continue to protest nationwide, demanding better living conditions and job opportunities. The protests have been ongoing for several weeks, with many young Nigerians expressing frustration and desperation.

According to Obasanjo, the key to resolving the crisis lies not in the length of the presidential term, but in the mentality of those in governance. He believes that if the mentality of those in power does not change, Nigeria will continue to stagnate.

The former president also emphasized the need for a rotational mechanism for governance between the North and the South, as well as the rotation of governance among the three senatorial districts in each state.

The lawmakers who accompanied Ugochinyere on the visit, Abdulmalik Danga (Kogi), Midala Malami (Borno), Matthew Nwogu (Imo), Peter Aniekwe (Anambra), and Kama Nkemkama (Eboyin), also echoed Obasanjo’s sentiments, calling for a rejig of the nation’s laws to accommodate these changes.

The situation in Nigeria remains tense, with many Nigerians calling for urgent action to address the concerns of the youth.