President Bola Tinubu has asked protesters to call off the nationwide demonstrations in order to “create room for dialogue”.
Nigerians have been protesting against economic hardship and spiralling inflation since August 1.
The demonstrations have turned violent in some northern states, with security operatives dispersing protesters with tear gas canisters in Lagos, Abuja, Kano and Kaduna.
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In a nationwide broadcast on Sunday morning (today) August 5, the president said he has heard the protesters “loud and clear”.
“I hereby enjoin protesters and the organisers to suspend any further protest and create room for dialogue, which I have always acceded to at the slightest opportunity,” Tinubu said.
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