Nigeria: Eminent Nigerians Urge President to Restore Confidence in Govt

23 October 2020

Abuja — Forty-one prominent Nigerians, including human rights activists, Dr. Olisa Agbakoba (SAN) and Mr. Femi Falana (SAN); Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, as well as former National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Attahiru Jega, yesterday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to restore the hope Nigerians in his government.

In a joint statement titled, "Our Youth and the Unfolding National Crisis: Need for Urgent Intervention," the 41 personalities also urged the president to bridge the increasing disconnect between him and the citizenry.

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