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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.
A viral clip has made its way online showing a police officer in Delta State shooting a suspect who had already been restrained.
It can be noted that the suspect was pleading, claiming he had been framed and deceived, and said he would lead them to the right place.
However, while he was pleading, the police officer shot him. The officer later stated that the suspect was armed with a gun.
It was later revealed that the police officer has been arrested, as it is against the law to shoot a restrained suspect.
It was reported by the Kogi State Government that 24 children were abducted from an orphanage home. It was shared that this happened on the 26th of April, Sunday, and gunmen were seen in the area that day.
The information was shared by the Commissioner of Information, Kingsley Fanwo, who shared this sad news and described it as unfortunate.
“We condemn in strong terms the abduction of innocent children from an orphanage, the government is working closely with security operatives to ensure their safe return,”
Ghanaian media personality Afia Schwarzenegger speaks on the xenophobia issues occurring around Africans in South Africa.
She stated that Ghana is not the same as Nigeria and shared that if such issues happen to Ghanaians in South Africa, they will speak up and not keep quiet. She added that they will react.
“Ghana is not like Nigeria and we won’t hesitate to return the stupid favour.”
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