Lagos Youths Raise Fresh Alarm, Reject Protest Against Tinubu’s Govt: “Settling Political Scores”
- Some youths in Lagos state have pulled out of the planned nationwide protest that will be held on August 1
- The youths under the umbrella of the Lagos Indigenous Youth Network hinged their decisions on the organisers' intent, noting that their identities and intentions were unknown
- At a press conference held on Sunday, youth leaders from the five divisions of the state gathered and voiced their concerns about the protest being hijacked by some elements during the demonstration
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
Lagos youths, under the aegis of the Lagos Indigenous Youth Network (LIYN), have opposed the planned hunger protest slated for August 1 to 10, 2024.
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The youths noted that they were unwilling to witness a repeat of the #EndSARS destruction in the state.
As reported by The Punch on Monday, July 29, the youth leaders from the five divisions of the state gathered at the statue of the Three Wise Men in Ikeja, the state capital, to express their concerns.
Why Lagos youths are against protest
The youths said the planned protest was politically motivated and, if allowed, would cause unrest and lead to destruction of public infrastructure.
The leader of the group, Mobolaji Ogunlende, highlighted that intelligence reports suggest that the protest is politically driven and does not align with the interests of peace-loving and hardworking Lagosians, BusinessDay reported.
“We are not against citizens constructively engaging their leaders when necessary.
“We do not support it. We say no to any protest in whatever guise or disguise. We are coming together to defend #OurLagos against any possible destruction by agents of violence masquerading as supporters of the people,” Ogunlende said.
Read more about planned nationwide protest:
- Tinubu’s minister issues fresh directive to students joining protest
- Hunger protest: 400 youth leaders launch new campaigns
- Nationwide protest: Senate President Akpabio summons emergency meeting
Presidency speaks on Nigerians' right to protest
In a related development, Legit.ng reported that on Sunday, July 28, the Presidency affirmed that Nigerians have the right to engage in peaceful protests.
It also emphasized that President Bola Tinubu’s administration is committed to serving the people rather than exerting dominance over them.
Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, addressed these issues during an interview on TVC’s "Politics on Sunday with Femi Akande."
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