For the umpteenth time, hundreds of members of the Ijaw Youth Council staged a protest in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State on Thursday, October 6, 2016.

According to report from our correspondent, the aggrieved Ijaw youths complained about the alleged persecution of former President Goodluck Jonathan and members of his family.

It was gathered that human and vehicular movements along Sani Abacha Road and Isaac Boro Expressway in Yenagoa was disrupted due to the protest that began about 8am.

The protesters, who carried out their agitation under heavy security presence, also alleged that the Muhammdu Buhari administration had not been funding the interventionist agencies and projects in the Niger Delta.

As a result of the protest, business and commercial activities were disrupted for some hours in the metropolis.

Also, there was congestion in some parts of the metropolis which forced motorists and commercial drivers to make a detour to escape the heavy traffic jam.

Passengers and commuters were stranded as many were seen trekking to get to their workplaces and business centres.

Riot policemen were seen blocking some parts of the roads to prevent a breakdown of law and order.

Many of the protesters, during the protest, were seen chanting protest songs with placards bearing inscriptions such as, ‘Stop harassing Jonathan’s family’, ‘Leave Patience Jonathan alone’, ‘If you must probe Dame Patience Jonathan, all the former first ladies must be probed’, and ‘We need projects in Niger Delta, not soldiers.’

President of IYC, Mr. Udengs Eradiri, while addressing co-protesters in front of the headquarters of IYC, said that the protest was to send a message to Federal Government about the attitude of the EFCC towards the family of Jonathan.

He said the country had produced a lot of first ladies but the only one from the Niger Delta was constantly harassed by the EFCC.

Below are photos taken during the protest:

http://www.metronaija.com/2016/10/photos-youths-protest-against-efcc.html

I pity some youths, If truly she is not guilty of the charges, let her go to court and vindicate herself, I don't know the work she did that made her so rich like that, I believe in any rumour there is element of truth.....This issue is crystal clear and fool proof that she also............ our resources.

The state government owes 6-7 months salary yet they unlook but can protest over the investigation of politicians and their spouses

That's why their state governor said he will continue to pay them half salary. Because he's has realised that ijaw people like praising those that are suffering them. Only 8 local government council. Bayelsa is one of the highest paid states in Nigeria but nothing to show for it in Bayelsa state. All because they like worshipping thieves all in the name of "na our brother" useless fools. Suffer head go kill them except they change their altitude.

Bunch of drunkards!

metronaija:


For the umpteenth time, hundreds of members of the Ijaw Youth Council staged a protest in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State on Thursday, October 6, 2016.

According to report from our correspondent, the aggrieved Ijaw youths complained about the alleged persecution of former President Goodluck Jonathan and members of his family.

It was gathered that human and vehicular movements along Sani Abacha Road and Isaac Boro Expressway in Yenagoa was disrupted due to the protest that began about 8am.

The protesters, who carried out their agitation under heavy security presence, also alleged that the Muhammdu Buhari administration had not been funding the interventionist agencies and projects in the Niger Delta.

As a result of the protest, business and commercial activities were disrupted for some hours in the metropolis.

Also, there was congestion in some parts of the metropolis which forced motorists and commercial drivers to make a detour to escape the heavy traffic jam.

Passengers and commuters were stranded as many were seen trekking to get to their workplaces and business centres.

Riot policemen were seen blocking some parts of the roads to prevent a breakdown of law and order.

Many of the protesters, during the protest, were seen chanting protest songs with placards bearing inscriptions such as, ‘Stop harassing Jonathan’s family’, ‘Leave Patience Jonathan alone’, ‘If you must probe Dame Patience Jonathan, all the former first ladies must be probed’, and ‘We need projects in Niger Delta, not soldiers.’

President of IYC, Mr. Udengs Eradiri, while addressing co-protesters in front of the headquarters of IYC, said that the protest was to send a message to Federal Government about the attitude of the EFCC towards the family of Jonathan.

He said the country had produced a lot of first ladies but the only one from the Niger Delta was constantly harassed by the EFCC.

Below are photos taken during the protest:

http://www.metronaija.com/2016/10/photos-youths-protest-against-efcc.html

cc: lalasticlala mynd44

Nigerian youths way too docile nd weak just like peter obi said..these people toying with our future..and all we do is to defend and support them...watched how south African students closed down all the schools in S.A over fee hikes...upon say south african universities even far better than most European universities..they were so resilient nd determined nd together that even when the minister of education wz addressing them almost crying..they were still shouting at him..but here in Nigeria.. anytin goes..they play with our future at will and all we do is to wait for old men and women in ASUU fight for us..while we js sit at home and eat and text our baes..nd say I don care...and of Cus vote for this same people again and again Cus they are from our tribe...sighs....

Mynd44: 4:00pm
The state government owes 6-7 months salary yet they unlook but can protest over the investigation of politicians and their spouses.


Buhari ran the country economy aground into recession & made states run into billions of debt by borrowing so governors could not pay salary because Mr Buhari lacks what it takes to rule.
This protest should have being @ Aso villa.

Hmm! with a pinch of salt, protesting for who doesn't know you exist.

Laffing in Ibibio...

Naija my country

i guess d leader of the so called youth must have had his own share of the National cake to be able to mobilize these hungry for nothing fantastically corrupt youths whom are suppose to be the leaders of tomorrow. see their corrupt ugly faces his boo dog.

Outcome of Gross Misplaced Priority!!!!

hahaha!! i never supported buhari for presidency, not because of his tribe, party, or religion, but because i hate recycled former military juntas.

but now, every day by day am beginning to like this man Buhari, one thing i admire so much about him,... He doesn't give a fvvvck!

This woman still have billions, that's why all the stage protest will continue.

The biggest irony is that Bayelsa doesnt have ordinary "airport" and 'their brothers wife" that they are protesting for had millions of dollars in her personal account for "upkeep"............... Let us even agree for the sake of argument that it is "witchhunt" these people should list major projects that they benefited from when "their brother" was in power............

The very height of joblessness



Niger Delta youths and senseless demonstrations are like....


Where is dat Mugabe pix nah?

This clearly Ijaw people matter, none of my biz

rusher14:
Mumu youth.
May your condition remain the same.
Amen.

Ushereeee!

and you call this old looking people youth?
Wetin I come be if this people be youth
Misplaced priorities

ole niyen

I pity today's youth, I wonder what they protesting for beside the EFCC did not invite patience Jonathan, they were only investigation some fraudulent phony companies that ate our yam, so they frose the companies account only for Mrs Jonathan to appear that the money are hers.

Now the question how did PEJ get whooping $30M, yes she was first lady and also perm sect in Bayelsa but has she declared that money on leaving office to CCB, she just caught herself by herself. Out of greed, instead of just keeping quiet and eating her other untouched loot.

And these same people will not protest against their governor who despite the huge income accruing to the State has been owing months in salaries!

Am almost given up on this useless entity called Nigeria....Our youths aren't even helping matters, seeing useless protests like this is just annoyin nd disheartenin......I taya abeg..

A round of applause for the Future Leader of Tomorrow...

Later you guys will say Gov ain't working, who will work for these type of people that doesn't even know when they are being cheated..

ok

And this made front page? Misguided youths

Achuwa1:
Mynd44: 4:00pm
The state government owes 6-7 months salary yet they unlook but can protest over the investigation of politicians and their spouses.


Buhari ran the country economy aground into recession & made states run into billions of debt by borrowing so governors could not pay salary because Mr Buhari lacks what it takes to rule.
This protest should have being @ Aso villa.

oga, states were indebted to their workers months before buhari took over. say what you know and leave the one you dont know pls.

If ordinary Gen Buratai can save and buy prime house in dubai let alone a deputy,then gov,then vp and then president wife of 6yrs at a time dollar was N150 .




afonjas will soon come and ask me what was she doing to get that money?as if they live in USA

One thing that gives me joy is that the EFCC chairman, Magu doesn't read Nigerian newspapers, he doesn't listen to local radio stations nor watch local TV stations. He is not a Nairalander and doesn't visit local blogs. So, there is no how he will see this. Wasted effort by mumu youths!