In defiance of warnings from the Lagos State commissioner of police, hundreds of demonstrators flooded the streets of Lagos on Monday, organized by the human rights group "Take It Back Movement," to express their discontent with the enduring economic challenges in Nigeria.
Adegoke Fayoade, the Lagos State
commissioner of police, had cautioned against such gatherings, but protesters
gathered in the Ojuelegba area of Lagos, carrying placards with various
inscriptions and chanting anti-government songs, while security agents
monitored the situation.
During the protest, the
National Coordinator of TIB, Juwon Sanyaolu, emphasized that the demonstration
reflected the people's resistance against oppressive measures and economic
hardships. Despite attempts by the police to deter the protest, Sanyaolu noted
the determination of Lagosians to voice their concerns.
Sanyaolu outlined their
demands, insisting that the Tinubu-led government should promptly reverse the
fuel subsidy removal, the floating of the naira, and other policies imposed by
the International Monetary Fund on Nigerians. He declared the continuation of
the protest, joining the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in their nationwide mass
action scheduled for February 27 and 28 to address the prevailing economic
challenges.
The protest in Lagos follows
similar demonstrations in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, and Minna, the
capital of Niger State, where residents expressed their discontent over the
rising cost of living. The NLC has declared a two-day nationwide mass protest
to address the widespread hardship in the country.
Heraldviews will provide
updates on the ongoing protest and related developments.
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