Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde says that widespread anger and hunger across the country could be responsible for the planned protest, SAVANNAH NEWSNOW REPORTS.
Seyi Makinde made the assertion while speaking at the grand finale of the 2024 Ibadan Cultural Week, organised by Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII).
Savannah Newsnow reports that August 1 has been fixed for a nationwide protest against hunger across the country.
Speaking at the cultural week in Ibadan, Governor Makinde maintained Nigerians have the right to protest.
The governor in his wisdom also cautioned that such movements should be done in a peaceful and not destructive manner.
In his words:“Nigeria could be in this situation for now. We could be experiencing anger and hunger in the land and that is why our people want to protest.
“Yes, protest is everybody’s right. But remember that we used your money to build all the structures and facilities we have put in place in this state, not mine.
“So, if you want to protest, it must be peaceful.
“If you begin your protest, don’t destroy government properties, otherwise, we will have to use the money we are supposed to spend on meaningful projects to replace facilities that may get destroyed.”
