Pastor Isa El Buba Calls For Protest Against Tinubu Govt
A popular pastor, Prophet Isa El Buba has urged Nigerians to protest against the current government of President Bola Tinubu if the current hardship persists for more than one week.
The pastor is seen in a viral video berating Tinubu and his ministers for failing to fulfil their promises since the administration came into office in 2023.
He said, “We are citizens of this country. We want to see the action in the next one week. Taking a proactive position to end bad government. You must end it. You must rise to the occasion that we are tired as citizens of this country.
“Watching you (referring to President Bola Tinubu), watching the members of your cabinet rolling down this country. Nigeria is blessed and has more than enough to take care of things.”
El Buba is not the first religious leader to lambast Tinubu government over poor performance.
A controversial Islamic cleric Sheik Dr. Ahmad Gumi last week also urged Nigerians to engage in peaceful protests as a means of conveying their grievances to the government, emphasising that protests are a crucial tool for driving change.
In a video clip, Sheik Gumi emphasised the importance of peaceful demonstrations while cautioning against the use of violence or incitement.
“Politicians are very stubborn, it is mass protests that only disturb them,” he said.
Addressing concerns over comparisons with past protests in countries like Sudan, Lebanon, and Liberia, Sheik Gumi highlighted Nigeria’s unique diversity.
“In Sudan and Liberia, the conflicts were like family feuds, which are very dangerous. But Nigeria is different, with diverse ethnicities, religions, cultures, tribes, and sects,” he explained, noting internal tensions even within religious sects like the Izala in Nigeria.
Sheik Gumi expressed optimism that peaceful protests would convey the public’s demand for good governance and development.
“Protest is the only language the government understands,” he asserted, urging authorities to heed the calls for reform and improvement.
Highlighting past political actions, Sheik Gumi criticised the government’s response to protests, contrasting it with previous protests led by current officials.
