Mahdi Shehu exposes 40 people sponsoring August 1st hardship protest urging security agent to go after them

In a significant revelation, human rights activist Mahdi Shehu has publicly disclosed a list of 40 sponsors behind the planned hardship protest scheduled for August 1, 2024, urging security agencies to take action against them.

The announcement was made via his X handle and has generated substantial attention.

He highlighted various critical issues driving the protest, including hunger, inflation, corruption, and poor governance.

Shehu emphasized the urgent need for addressing these issues, stating, “We’re not begging for power because power belongs to the people, and we, the people, are here to say enough is enough. Tackle these things and see if anyone will think of protesting. Enough of unnecessary chasing of irrelevant shadows and imaginary enemies. You are your own enemies.”

NAMES OF SPONSORS OF THE PROTEST HAVE BEEN RELEASED AS FOLLOWS. FORWARDED AS RECEIVED:

1. Hunger
2. Inflation
3. Fuel pump price
4. Minimum wage
5. Power or no light
6. Bad roads
7. Budget padding
8. INEC rigging of elections with impunity
9. Highest cost of governance
10. Highest bidder appointments
11. Excessive borrowings for looting
12. Crude oil theft
13. Dysfunctional refineries
14. Excess electricity and erratic tariffs
15. Excessive bank charges
16. Resource control
17. 1999 constitution
18. Need for restructuring
19. Consumption instead of production
20. Arable farmland without subsidized mechanized farming equipment
21. Breakdown of law and order
22. Injustices at the courts
23. Failed civil service system
24. Non-functional educational system
25. Japa syndrome
26. Corruption
27. Unaccountability of public office holders
28. Poor road networks
29. Worst housing program
30. Non-real estate funding
31. High-interest rates for entrepreneurs
32. Devastating economic policies
33. Looting and lootocracy
34. Growing division amongst ethnic groups
35. Naira devaluation
36. Poverty
37. Non-support for local manufacturers and local contents
38. Highest import duties ever
39. Underfunded army and police
40. Salaries and pension delays

This powerful statement reflects the widespread frustration and demands for change among the populace. As the protest date approaches, all eyes are on how the government will respond to these pressing concerns.