AKUDIANG COMFORT PIUS, Jos
A large group of Prosters on Thursday gathered at ola Airport junction and different parts of Jos tin city to embark on Peace Walk organized by the Initiative for Better and Brighter Nigeria (IBBN) led by Prophet Isa El-Buba and as well former Minister of sports and Youths Development Barr Solomon Dalung.
The protest, which began early in the morning, had in attendance hundreds of participants demanding an end to hunger and insecurity in Nigeria.
The protesters who wore black Jeans and black T Shirts bearing IBBN started their procession from Secretariat Junction by 7:30 am in the morning and marched to old Airport round about where Prophet Isa El-Buba addressed the rally under the watchful eyes of Security personnel.
Prophet El-Buba urged government Immediate action to address the severe economic and security challenges facing the nation.
He emphasized on the importance of unity and intellectual discourse in driving change. “We are no cowards. We are not violent .We want to drive our point as intellectuals, and today we will drive it,” he declared.
Prophet El-Buba called for an end to government policies that have led to widespread economic hardship.
He condemned at the inability of many Nigerians to afford basic staples like garri and kulikuli under the current government
Prophet Dr. Isa El-Buba, rallied the crowd with a fiery speech. “I want you to know, it’s a fight for the soul of Nigeria. It’s a fight for the soul of your future. It’s a fight for the soul of your descendants. Every Nigerian that is going through pain knows that this is a fight,” he stressed .
El-Buba emphasized that the protest is not just about the present but about securing a better future for all Nigerians.
“We must end bad governance in Nigeria. When the right institutions are in place, there will be no more hunger in the land, the killings will stop, and our armed forces will enjoy their services to the people,” .
El-Buba urged Nigerians to stay committed to the cause, even if it takes days of continued protest, declaring, “We are taking Nigeria back… Enough is enough.”
El-Buba also criticized the manipulation of Nigerians based on religious and tribal affiliations and called for a return to the values of unity and shared national identity.
“We grew up in a nation where our tribe or religion didn’t matter—we were Nigerians first. Today, we are reclaiming that Nigeria,” he said, recalling a time when government services and opportunities were more accessible to all citizens of Nigeria ”
The protest, a broad coalition of participants including youth movements, women’s associations, traders, labor unions, and religious organizations in Jos taking part in the Protest.