EndBadGovernance: Address the demands of the youths – Musician Bongos Ikwue tells Nigerian Gov

One of Nigeria’s celebrated musicians, Dr. Bongos Ikwue on Monday appealed to government and persons in leadership positions to address the demands of protesting youths and the masses.

Reacting to the just concluded #EndBadGovernance protests, Ikwue pleaded that government should be liberal in accepting both the protesters and their actions as part of the checks-and-balances of democracy.

“Nigerian leaders should be aware that there is a paradigm shift; modern day Nigerians have evolved to putting their leaders to task – a departure from docility,” he stated, noting that “bad governance is not limited to government but also to our homes, communities, organisations, religious organisations, and associations”.

“Everyone in position of leadership to address the demands of protesting youths and the silent affected masses including local, state and federal governments should be liberal in accepting both the protesters and their actions as part of the checks-and-balances of democracy,” he added.

Ikwue also disclosed his willingness to collaborate with government at the local, state and federal levels to engage the youths meaningfully and effectively.

Noting that the condition of the youths can be used to predict the future of the country, he stressed that Nigeria’s young population should be appropriately counselled, reasonably provided for, and properly guided and monitored