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Lagos residents turned out in large numbers to protest what they describe as “bad governance,” with demonstrations taking place at Ojota, Ikeja Underbridge and Lekki despite stern warnings from government officials and a heavy police presence, particularly at the Lekki Tollgate.

The protest tagged #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria, gained virality through online campaigns and sparked concern among authorities, who feared a repeat of recent violent protests in Kenya that forced the government there to backtrack on new taxes.

While major roads, including the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, were largely deserted earlier in the day, Ojota became the epicentre of the Lagos protests.

The government had designated Ojota as the official protest site, prompting many demonstrators to walk from Ikeja Underbridge to the Gani Fawehinmi Park in Ojota.

Among the protesters was Shehu Atiku Abubakar, the son of the former Vice President, adding a high-profile presence to the movement.

Reports from social media platforms indicate that the police have been actively discouraging protests in other parts of Lagos, including Badagry, where officers reportedly told demonstrators to relocate to Ojota or face consequences.

One user shared their experience, stating, “We were peacefully protesting in Badagry when the police interrupted us, demanding we go to Ojota if we want to protest. They also threatened to deal with us if we refused to leave"

In a dramatic turn, a protester was seen undressing as a symbolic act to draw attention to the dire situation many Nigerians face. The protest at Ojota has also seen confrontations between demonstrators and counter-protesters, leading to tense scenes as both sides clash over the future direction of the country.

The impact of the protests is being felt across Lagos, with many shops shuttered in anticipation of unrest. Traders who managed to open their stalls reported little to no foot traffic, reflecting the widespread disruption caused by the ongoing demonstrations.

Source
https://nairametrics.com/2024/08/01/mammoth-crowd-at-ojota-lekki-as-son-of-former-vp-atiku-abubakar-joins-protest-against-bad-governance/

Dem suppose flog am with koboko.

Where's Tinubu son? Like father like son.

And dem never flog am?

Lumarstone:
Where's Tinubu son? Like father like son.

Where is peter obi and his children? He was ranting some days ago. A bigot liar.

He is not protesting in his region

cc: LegendHero helinues

Why is he not protesting in Adamawa?

Did tinubus' son joined the anti protesters?

Obiedun:
Where is peter obi and his children? He was ranting some days ago. A bigot liar.

So because he is Atiku's son he should not protest against bad government? Una need reset una mentality in this country

Kukutente23:
He is not protesting in his region

cc: LegendHero helinues

I believe his mother is Titi, although I stand to be corrected.

Iamgrey5:
I believe his mother is Titi, although I stand to be corrected.

Is he Yoruba now?
Interesting

Robinmido:
Did tinubus' son joined the anti protesters?

Your personal lord Obi will never be president.

Fit be fake unconfirmed news now

Lol, this is rich! The son of a man who couldn't even secure his own party's nomination now thinks leading protests will magically fix Nigeria's woes?

Atiku's legacy is marred by political failures, and now his offspring wants to play the hero? It's a classic case of "do as I say, not as I did."

Lagos is a tough crowd, and without genuine support from the masses, this protest will fizzle out like a wet matchstick.

Those Obedients are just looking for any reason to gather and make noise, but let's be real, they have no solid plan or direction. It's like throwing spaghetti at the wall and hoping something sticks.

The real question is, what change can they bring when their own leader couldn't even lead effectively? This is just another spectacle for the cameras, and we all know it.

Throwback:
Dem suppose flog am with koboko.

why if I May ask?

illicit:
And dem never flog am?

go there and flog him now or you dey fear?

While the agulu coward who called for the protest was caught trying to run away from Nigeria this afternoon

Kukutente23:
He is not protesting in his region

cc: LegendHero helinues

Did he come with matches?

Obiedun:
Where is peter obi and his children? He was ranting some days ago. A bigot liar.

this is Atiku son thread. fear fear supporters

Obiedun:
Your personal lord Obi will never be president.

And you won't be alive to witness it and other good things in life

Lumarstone:
Where's Tinubu son? Like father like son.

He is taking refuge in the confines of the presidential villa.

He might be stoned to death if he dares step foot on the streets of Lagos on a day like this.

Atikus son shouldn't be there. His father also promised to remove subsidy and listen to imf and carry out its neoliberal prescriptions. He even promised to sell nnpc to his cronies. What'd his father have done differently?

ElSudani:
Did he come with matches?

Are you saying you can protest outside your region as long as you're not with matches?

Jokerman:
Why is he not protesting in Adamawa?

I thought Igbos the one destroying Lagos

Throwback:
Dem suppose flog am with koboko.

Go flog am now

Obiedun:
Your personal lord Obi will never be president.

Attack Atiku. Don't be a coward.

Just like father, like son. It's a family affair of failed leadership. The protest won't change the fact that ATIKU is still a professional politician with nothing to show for it.

Kukutente23:
Are you saying you can protest outside your region as long as you're not with matches?

Who said you couldn't? The message has always been clear, if your intention is arson go back to your region.

yarimo:
While the agulu coward who called for the protest was caught trying to run away from Nigeria this afternoon

You lie to yourself too much.so na obi call for this protest? na wao.

Doracity82:
And you won't be alive to witness it and other good things in life

AMEN

Chigozie321:
Attack Atiku. Don't be a coward.

Where is the bigot agulu man?