Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Atiku Bagudu, has said that President Bola Tinubu is monitoring the #EndBadGovernance protests across the country.
For the third day running, Nigerians have been out on the streets, demanding reversal of fuel subsidy removal and other policies they tagged anti-masses.
The protests have degenerated into violence in some states, with more than 40 persons killed, according to the Nigeria Labour Congress.
Human rights activists, public commentators, politicians and other stakeholders have asked Tinubu to address the nation.
Opposition Peoples Democratic Party, in a statement on Saturday, said Tinubu’s silence was worrisome.
“It is worrisome that President Tinubu could remain silent as Nigerians are on the streets demanding for good governance, protection, security and welfare, which are the primary purpose of government, Debo Ologunagba, spokesman of the PDP said in a statement, on Saturday.
But when he featured on a Channels Television programme, Bagudu, said the president is well aware of the situation and keeping tabs.
“Mr President has been monitoring the situation, as he ought to. Very responsibly, and alert. I am a minister. I also have responsibilities. I have also been monitoring this thing. I have been noting this thing so that I can make inputs.
“We have been monitoring and listening carefully to hear what is being said and what noting them.”
