#EndBadGovernaceProtest will either make or break Nigeria —Sani

Former lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central senatorial district in the National Assembly, Shehu Sani, believes the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests will either make or break Nigeria.

The former lawmaker who bared his mind on the protests by aggrieved Nigerians over the hardship and hunger in the country, said there is no need to panic as the protests could turn out to be a blessing in disguise or could be the end of the country one way or the other.

In a post on his Facebook page on Wednesday night, Sani said if the protests turn out peaceful, it will strengthen the country’s democracy, and if otherwise, the nation shall learn from it.

“Tomorrow (Thursday) is the cheduled day of the protest. It will come and go. There is no need to panic. If it turns out peaceful, it will strengthen our democracy; if otherwise, the nation shall learn from it,” Sani wrote.

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“Rights and freedoms can only be guaranteed in an atmosphere of peace. The security forces should provide security for those who want to protest and for those who don’t want to.

“In all that we want and we don’t want, we must have a country first. Any thug or terrorist who wants to exploit or capitalise on the exercise of rights and freedom of the citizens to instigate mayhem and chaos, must be fished out and be handed over to authorities.

“All the measures taken by the Government of Kaduna State to protect the rights of the citizens and secure the state is commendable in view of our history and experiences. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”

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