A prominent leader in the ongoing #EndBadGovernance” protests, Prophet Isa El-Buba, has strongly criticised the 24-hour curfew imposed by Plateau Governor, Caleb Mutfwang on Jos and Bukuru metropolis, claiming it is an attempt to stifle the voices of Nigerians.
Prophet El-Buba, who is the convener of the Initiative for Better Brighter Nigeria, IBBN and General Overseer of El-Buba Outreach Ministries International, EBOMI, expressed his disappointment with the government’s decision.
In a statement on Monday addressing the curfew, he highlighted the peaceful nature of the protests in Plateau State, emphasising the unprecedented unity between Christians and Muslims during the demonstrations.
He recounted the solidarity shown by participants, noting how Christian protesters shielded their Muslim counterparts during prayers, and vice versa, throughout the protests.
El-Buba dismissed the Sunday evening incident at a restaurant around Zololo in Bauchi Road, which reportedly led to the curfew, as a minor issue that did not justify such a drastic response from the government and suggested that the curfew was an attempt to demoralise and silence the young people driving the protests, but insisted that their mission to “take back the soul of their nation” would continue.
El-Buba reaffirmed the legitimacy of the protest, stressing that the goal was to end bad governance in Nigeria and to secure a brighter future for the country’s youth while urging Nigerians to stay calm and united in their efforts until their mission is accomplished.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
