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Some hired ‘Say No To Protest’ demonstrators have lamented they were left stranded after being used for a pro-government rally in Abuja.

In a video posted online, disgruntled President Bola Tinubu’s supporters whined about being stranded without food and water.

“Tinubu said they should call us to give us support and that he doesn’t want protest. He said he would give us support. We are here very early in the morning, no food no water, the drivers were left stranded without being paid,” one of the hired protesters said.

She added, “We are here, men, women and children all abandoned. Nigeria has no president. We don’t have a leader.”

When asked if they would now join the nationwide protests expected to kick off on Thursday, the women said, “Yes, we will join the protest.”

Spokespersons Bayo Onanuga and Ajuri Ngelale for Mr Tinubu’s government did not immediately respond to Peoples Gazette’s request for a comment on the allegation.

Protesters, portrayed as representing Nigeria’s 36 states, gathered at Eagles Square on Monday, holding ‘Say No To Protest’ placards to support the government’s stance on the #EndBadGovernance protest over worsening hardships in Nigeria.

Since nationwide protest was announced for August 1 to 10, Mr Tinubu has swiftly approved trucks of rice to states, and signed the N70,000 minimum wage bill into law in a bid to placate Nigerians.

Philipponzaghi:
These anti-protest protesters are just looking for relevance.

It's clear that some people will always find a reason to complain, even when the country is moving forward.

Tinubu is focused on development, while they are busy chasing shadows.

Let’s keep the momentum going, the real progress is happening!

KashApp:
I don't blame the hired Protesters... It's still part of the hunger that forced them to do the job.

Someone who hired fake Bishops won't hire fake protesters ke

FuglyGurl:
https://gazettengr.com/nigeria-has-no-president-tinubu-used-us-without-paying-anti-hunger-protest-group/

FuglyGurl:
https://gazettengr.com/nigeria-has-no-president-tinubu-used-us-without-paying-anti-hunger-protest-group/

christejames:
Every worker deserves their pay... Tinubu, pay them

FuglyGurl:
https://gazettengr.com/nigeria-has-no-president-tinubu-used-us-without-paying-anti-hunger-protest-group/

Kobojunkiee:
You mean their bribe?

christejames:
■ No be my mouth you go hear am

Kobojunkiee:
This is sad! People rejoice as their very government embarks on a large-scale bribery and corruption campaign to stop a protest of the people. 🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐🤐

RoyalUc:
That's Nigeria for you.

Kobojunkiee:
It is a thing of shame. And this is the same government Nigerians expert to tackle bribery and corruption that pervades the system and nation?