Breaking: Former Buhari’s minister joins hunger protest against Tinubu’s govt, gives reason

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Jos, plateau state - The former minister of youth and sports development, Barr. Solomon Dalung has joined the #EndBadGovernance protest against hunger and economic hardship in Jos, the Plateau state capital.

Dalung alongside thousands of protesters stormed Secretariat Junction Flyover in Jos and trekked to Old Airport Roundabout, opposite NASCO.

Dalung said he is protesting against hunger, poverty, insecurity, injustice and impunity in Nigeria. Photo credit: @SolomonDalung/PIUS UTOMI EKPEI/AFP via Getty Images
Source: UGC

As reported by Leadership, Dalung said that Nigerians are suffering and it is becoming unbearable.

He told the crowd that the amended Nigerian Constitution gives them the right to stage peaceful protests. He also admonished security operatives not to intimidate the protesters

Dalung served as sports minister in former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration between 20f15 and 2019.

The former minister called on government at all levels to sit up to address some of the challenges confronting the country.

Da;ung via his X handle (formerly known as Twitter) @SolomonDalung, announced his movement to the protest venue.

Source: Legit.ng