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Peter Obi Supports Nationwide Protest, Urges Peaceful Demonstrations
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate for 2023, has expressed his support for the nationwide protest scheduled for August 1.
During a courtesy visit to Abia State Governor Alex Otti on Sunday, July 28, Obi emphasized that the Nigerian Constitution allows for peaceful protests and called on protesters to demonstrate within the confines of the law.
Obi attributed the protest’s motivation to widespread hunger and hopelessness among the youth.
He urged Nigerian authorities to engage with the protesters and listen to their grievances, stating, “We all have to listen to what Nigerians are going through.”
He also called on security agencies to provide protection for the protesters and to manage the situation lawfully, highlighting the importance of dialogue and understanding in governance.
It has been reported that Bola Ahmed Tinubu was absent at the commissioning of the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge, which took place on April 8, 2026.
However, Senate President Godswill Akpabio represented the President and carried out the ceremony.
As he commissioned the project, he stated “On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, I commission these projects.”
Residents of Lagos should prepare for traffic disruptions as several roads will be closed due to the visit of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is set to commission infrastructural projects.
The commissioning will take place on April 8 and 9, 2026.
Affected areas on Wednesday (April 8):
Opebi, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Ojota, and Victoria Island.
Affected areas on Thursday (April 9):
Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ikoyi, Victoria Island, and Ajegunle.
Motorists are advised to plan alternative routes and expect heavy traffic during these periods.
President Donald Trump makes headline as he threatens Iran on social media.
The president shared “Open the F***ing Strait, you crazy bastards, or you’ll be living in Hell — JUST WATCH!”
It can be noted that he even did a countdown on Saturday “48 hours before all Hell will rain down on them,” he warned Saturday. “Time is running out.”
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