Flagbearer of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has condoled with the families of those who lost their loved ones in the Nationwide Protest, News About Nigeria reports.
He expressed his heartfelt condolences in a statement issued via his verified handle on X on Friday.
Recall that the protest began on Thursday, the 1st of August 2024, and will continue till the 10th of August.
He expressed hope that the legitimate demands of the victims and their desire for a better nation, will not go unanswered.
He also urged protesters to remain peaceful in their processions and shun every act of violence as they drive home their demands to the government.
According to him, Nigeria cannot be built by destroying what it already has.
“I wish to most sincerely pass my condolences to the families of all those who lost their lives in the ongoing EndBadGovernance protests. I deeply mourn these brothers and sisters of ours, who have lost their lives in their struggle for a better nation.
“I do hope that their legitimate demands, within the law, will not go unanswered. I will continue to urge the protesters to be of good behaviour and remain peaceful in their actions.
“I encourage them to shun every form of violence, as we cannot build a new nation by destroying what we already have. I also call on the security agencies to remain civil in their security of lives and property in the ongoing protests.
“I sincerely believe in my heart that Nigeria will in the future rise, and the issues of hunger, poverty, insecurity, corruption, and mismanagement of public funds, will be confined to the past.
“Then, Nigeria will be one of the exemplary countries on earth, leading in human and national development. May God grant eternal rest to the dead and grant quick recovery to the injured. A New Nigeria remains POssible,” he stated.
