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After weeks of rallying cries and demands for change, the Jos End Bad Governance Protest 2024 coalition has shifted gears, announcing a 48-hour moratorium on protests to facilitate crucial discussions with authorities. This calculated move may pave the way for meaningful reforms.
Following the President’s Sunday speech, which signaled a willingness to listen, the Jos End Bad Governance Protest 2024 coalition has agreed to a temporary truce.
Addressing reporters in Jos on Sunday, Enoch Vilret, the coalition’s spokesperson, characterized the decision as a demonstration of their dedication to peaceful activism and their desire for constructive engagement. However, he made it clear that the pause is time-bound, and protests will recommence if dialogue doesn’t ensue within the specified period.
‘The Jos End Bad Governance Protest 2024 coalition announces the suspension of our protest for two days, effective immediately from today to Tuesday 6th August 2024.
‘This decision has been made to allow for dialogue with relevant authorities as stated by the President of the Federation in his speech today.
‘We remain committed to our cause and are hopeful that this period will facilitate constructive discussions. Should these dialogues not occur within the stipulated time, we will resume our peaceful protests.’
In a move to assert their patriotic credentials, the Jos End Bad Governance Protest 2024 coalition has publicly distanced themselves from any protesters waving non-Nigerian flags, specifically singling out the Russian flag.
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Vilret vehemently denounced the actions of protesters waving foreign flags, stressing that such behavior is antithetical to the coalition’s values and goals. He implored security forces to take swift action, apprehending individuals engaging in this conduct to prevent further misrepresentation of their movement.
In a strong statement, the coalition condemned the potential for looting and vandalism, emphasizing that their movement is built on the principles of peaceful advocacy. They called on security agencies to remain vigilant, arresting anyone who dares to hijack the movement’s message through destructive actions.
Vilret made it clear that the coalition is not the driving force behind the protest, but rather a team of leaders who have assumed a coordinating role to ensure that the demonstrations unfold in an orderly and tranquil manner.
‘The coalition’s primary aim is to guide and support the voices of fellow citizens in a responsible and constructive manner.’
In a message of unity and optimism, they called on all Nigerians, particularly those in Plateau State, to remain steadfast in their commitment to peace and lawfulness, holding onto the promise of a brighter future for the nation.
The coalition, as voiced by Vilret, remains resolute in its pursuit of positive transformation, holding fast to the belief that a unified and peaceful approach can propel Nigeria toward a more promising tomorrow.
According to The Eastern Updates, the temporary halt on protests has been hailed as a constructive move towards addressing Nigeria’s pressing issues. Nevertheless, the coalition’s stern warning to revive demonstrations if meaningful dialogues fail to materialize within the specified timeframe underscores their unyielding resolve to drive transformative change, experts observe.
