Nigerians on social media has pleaded with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to lead protests rather than complain about irregularities in the country.
The 2019 Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party had earlier disagreed with the recent increase in the prices of petrol and electricity tariff.
I reject the increased electricity tariffs. Coming out of the lockdown, Nigerians need a stimulus, not an impetuous disregard for the challenges they face. Many Nigerians have not earned an income for months, due to no fault of theirs. This increase is ill-timed and ill-advised.
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) September 3, 2020
In a series of reactions, some asked him to lead than just reacting and tweeting, see reactions below:
https://twitter.com/BobbyBa31022438/status/1301437719437086720?s=19
https://twitter.com/henryshield/status/1301438987022864390?s=19
Lead a street protest, Mr Atiku.
— FS Yusuf (@FS_Yusuf_) September 3, 2020
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