Buhari’s minister faults Tinubu’s broadcast, backs protest organisers
Buhari’s minister faults Tinubu’s broadcast, backs protest organisers Speaking to journalists at the Old Airport Roundabout on Sunday, amidst a large crowd of protesters, including Christian and Muslim leaders, Solomon Dalung, a former Minister of Youth and Sports Development under former President Muhammadu Buhari, criticized President Bola Tinubu's national broadcast and called for an end to the ongoing nationwide hunger protest. Dalung led the anti-government protest in Jos, Plateau State, last Thursday, and was again present at an open-air Sunday church service held by the protesters. The ex-minister said, “The President did not say anything in his speech. He did not appeal to the protesters to stop the protest. He only threatened them and told the security agencies to continue with the clampdown, shooting and killing. He did not even address Nigerians. He was just talking to himself and members of his cabinet. All these things he said only go to strengthen our resolve to cont...