Protest Leaders Call Off Demonstration in Lagos After Tinubu's Speech, Video Emerges

• The hunger protesters in the Ojota area of Lagos announced the suspension of their demonstration following President Bola Tinubu's speech on Sunday morning, August 4
• This was disclosed in a video shared by Jubril Gawat, the senior special assistant to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on the same day
• According to the tweet, the leaders of the protest informed the police of their intention to disperse the protest grounds after the president's address

Following President Bola Tinubu's nationwide broadcast, protest leaders at Ojota in Lagos have announced the end of their demonstrations.

They informed the police of their decision to vacate the protest grounds and disperse, effectively ending the protests at that location.

How Lagos protesters suspend demonstrations

Jubril Gawat, senior special assistant to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced on his X account that protesters in Lagos have called off their demonstrations.

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According to Gawat, the protesters informed the police of their decision to disperse from the protest ground at Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park in Ojota.

The protesters had been gathering at the park since Thursday, August 1, as per a court order restricting them to two locations: Freedom Park and Peace Park in Ketu.

On Sunday, August 4, the protest leaders engaged with the police and announced their intention to leave the streets after President Tinubu's plea.

Tinubu speaks on protesters' demands

President Tinubu acknowledged the protesters' concerns in his Sunday morning nationwide broadcast, saying he had heard their demands "loud and clear".

According to the broadcast, Tinubu understood the pain and frustration driving the protests and assured citizens that his government was committed to listening and addressing their concerns.

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However, the president cautioned against creating an opportunity for chaos and violence to tear the country apart.

President Tinubu emphasized the need to work together to build a brighter future where every Nigerian can live with dignity and prosperity.

See the video of their announcement here:

Hunger protest: List of states curfews were declared

Legit.ng earlier reported that the hunger protest, which began on Thursday, August 1, has been gaining momentum across the country. Protesters are demanding action from the government to address the widespread hunger and economic hardship faced by many Nigerians.

Despite the challenges, the protesters have remained resolute, with many vowing to continue their demonstrations until their demands are met.

There have been recent reports of violence in some states, and in some instances, some of the protesters resulted in looting. The police, in responding to this situation, opened fire on some protesters, and no less than 17 people were killed on day one of the protest. Some governors have also declared curfews in their states to ensure that the protest did not escalate.

Source: Legit.ng