Listen to Tinubu, ECOWAS urges Nigerian protesters

The Economic Community of West African States Commission has urged the #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria protesters to accept President Bola Tinubu’s call for dialogue.

The subregional body also expressed concern over the cases of violence leading to fatalities and  property destruction in some states.

The ECOWAS Commission in  a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday,  said: “The ECOWAS Commission has been closely monitoring the ongoing protests by citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and deeply regrets reports of violence in the course of the protests and the unfortunate death of some protesters as well as alleged looting and destruction of public and private properties.

“The commission extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and sympathizes with the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria over the losses.

“The ECOWAS Commission recognises the right of citizens to peaceful protests, as guaranteed by the 2001 ECOWAS Supplementary Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance and enshrined in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended”.