Nigerian women’s rights activist and President of Oluyinka Odumakin Foundation, Dr Joe Odumakin has expressed her thoughts on #EndBadGivernance protest.
Gatekeepers News reports that Odumakin spoke to the protesting youths through a letter directed to them on Saturday, the third day of the nationwide protest.
The activist thanked the protesters for standing up against oppression and demanding a better future for the country, noting that their voices are being heard.
She urged the people responsible for the looting and wanton destruction of lives and property to stop their nefarious activities.
Also, Odumakin urged the people responsible for threat against Igbos in Lagos to desist from such divisive rhetorics, noting that spreading of ethnic hatred, threats, and intimidation are all diversionary tactics deployed by a colourless clique
in the society.
The activist emphasised that such antiquated antics cannot work among a people united by political alienation and poverty.
She added, “Let us work towards building a more inclusive Nigeria, where every individual can live without fear of persecution or discrimination based on primordial sentiments. Our diversity remains our strength and justifies why Nigeria has been the champion of peace and understanding continentally and globally.”
Addressing security operatives, she said, “Security operatives should realize that they remain accountable and must adhere to the letters of our constitution which provide for respect for fundamental human rights.”
Odumakin further urged leaders of all tiers and arms of Government to listen to the citizens’ demands and take concrete steps to address issues of extreme poverty and bad governance.
She concluded, “The people have spoken, and it’s time for positive changes to be effected.”
“Remember, the power of the people is greater than the people in power. Let’s work together towards a more just and equitable society for all.”
