Endure Tinubu’s Economic Hardship, Postpone Protest, Oba of Benin Tells Nigerians

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has expressed support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, urging Nigerian youth to postpone the planned nationwide #EndBadGovt protest scheduled for August 1.

In a public announcement dated July 24, 2024, issued by the monarch’s Chief Press Secretary, Osaigbovo Iguobaro, the Oba appealed for patience and endurance during the current economic challenges. He emphasized the need to allow time for government policies aimed at addressing hunger and economic hardships to take effect.

“This palace public announcement is issued on the authority of His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, CFR, Oba of Benin. Arising from the emergency meeting of the National Executive Committee of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN), held in Abuja, on Monday, 22nd July, 2024, the Omo N’Oba wishes to appeal to the general public to give the Federal Government enough time to implement its economic policy that will alleviate the present hardship being experienced by Nigerians. For things to get better, it has to be rough for a while. The Omo N’Oba therefore appeals to those that are planning the August 1st nationwide protest to shelve the plan,” the statement read.

The monarch also called on the government to accelerate its efforts in implementing economic and security policies to improve the country’s situation.