Former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung, has urged Nigerians to take to the streets in protest as hunger, poverty, and power outages continue to rise across the country.
In a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday, Dalung emphasized the need for citizens to “speak the language the government understands,” insisting that they should not passively accept the hardships caused by ineffective governance.
He drew attention to the deteriorating conditions in northern states, where prolonged blackouts have exacerbated food insecurity and financial difficulties.
“Northern states are facing blackouts in addition to their struggles; hunger, poverty, and suffering have taken citizens hostage. While @officialABAT lives extravagantly alongside his officials, imposing taxes for their comfort, they expect Nigerians to endure renewed hopelessness. Have we been abandoned by the voices of conscience? Where are @Tunde_52882, @WoleSoyink58747, @femifalana_SAN, @ShehuSani, @_dinomelaye, @YeleSowore, @AishaYesufu, @SolomonDalung, @elrufai, @Akin_Malaolu, @adeyanjudeji, @kfayemi, @ruffydfire, @abati1990, and others?” Dalung questioned.
He warned that the country is heading dangerously toward a crisis, stating, “We cannot surrender to the ignorance of a few while watching Nigeria deteriorate. We must return to the streets and communicate in ways they understand. What do we fear more, death or imprisonment?”
In a related development, electricity has been restored in Plateau, Bauchi, Gombe, and Benue states under the Jos Electricity Distribution (JED) franchise, providing much-needed relief to residents following a 10-day blackout. Power was reinstated around 7:20 p.m. on Wednesday, prompting celebrations in Jos, the capital of Plateau State.
