EndBadGovernance: Governor Adeleke commends suspension, peaceful protest in Osun

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has commended the suspension of the EndBadGovernance protest in the state.
Governor Adeleke also praised the organizers and protesters for maintaining peace and order during the six days of the protest.
The governor extended his commendation through a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, in response to the announcement made by the protest organizers, the Coalition for Concerned Nigerian Citizens, Osun State.
He said, “I commend the Osun State youths who have peacefully expressed their concerns and agitation for good governance in Nigeria. They have maintained the peace and tranquility that Osun State is known for. I thank them for making Osun a model of good practices.
“For us as a state, we remain focused on promoting policies and programs that will benefit our people and our society. We are paying bursaries to students; we have disbursed almost four billion naira to cooperative bodies in the state to support SMEs; we are building several roads and bridges; we are settling inherited salary and cooperative deduction debts; we are renovating health centers and educational facilities; and we will soon conclude the ongoing teachers’ recruitment exercise and announce the launch of the Imole Youth Corps.”
“My appreciation also goes to the security agencies and various commanders for demonstrating uncommon synergy. The united and efficient approach coordinated by my security team is another example Osun can share with other entities in the country.”
Adeleke also promised to personally present the protesters’ demands to President Bola Tinubu for proper consideration.
“Just as I promised the protesters, I will convey their demands to the President at the next NEC meeting in Abuja for proper consideration. I commend them for suspending the protest and assure them that our administration will continue to promote peaceful dialogue with every member of our society to ensure the realization of our vision for the growth and development of our dear state.”
TVN reported that the EndBadGovernance nationwide protest began on Thursday, August 1, 2024, with organizers declaring it would last for 10 days, ending on Saturday, August 10, 2024.
The protest, which had been peaceful in Osun State, was suspended indefinitely by the organizers on Tuesday.
During the protest, primarily held in Osogbo, the state capital, security agencies and personnel were stationed at various strategic locations and accompanied the protesters as they marched through major areas and streets in the capital.
The organizers stated that the protest was suspended after six days to make way for the celebration of the 2024 Osun Osogbo festival, which will conclude on Friday, August 9, 2024.
Announcing the suspension of the protest on Tuesday, the organizers noted that the six-day protest had effectively communicated the demands of the stakeholders to leaders at all levels.
EndBadGovernance: Governor Adeleke commends suspension, peaceful protest in Osun