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Makinde Attributes Planned Protests to National Anger and Hunger And Urges Peaceful Demonstrations
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has attributed the planned nationwide protest to the prevalent anger and hunger experienced across the country.
This statement came during his address at the grand finale of the 2024 Ibadan Cultural Week, an event organized by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII).
Speaking at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium in Ibadan, Makinde acknowledged that the widespread discontent and economic hardship are significant reasons behind the planned protest.
Makinde emphasized that while Nigerians have the right to voice their grievances through protests, these demonstrations must be conducted peacefully.
He stressed the importance of not resorting to violence or vandalism. “People have every right to protest, given the current situation of widespread anger and hunger.
However, it is vital that any protest remains peaceful and does not involve the destruction of public property,” he stated.
He reminded the public that government infrastructure, built with taxpayer funds, should be preserved.
“These structures and facilities are funded by public resources, not by me. Thus, if protests lead to the damage of government property, we would be forced to redirect funds from important projects to repair the damages. This would ultimately detract from the progress we aim to make for the people.”
Makinde’s call for peaceful protest underscores the importance of addressing grievances without compromising public resources and infrastructure.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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