Lagos govt urges protesters to go home

The Lagos State Government has appealed to protesters taking part in the ongoing nationwide protest to return home.

Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Lagos State, Gbenga Omotoso made this known while responding to questions from journalists at the Ojota Underbridge on Friday, August 2, 2024..

Omotoso assured the protesters that their demands have been heard and will be addressed promptly.

Omotoso, who commended the protesters for their peaceful conduct implored them to go home and allow the State Government to start working on their demands.

“You, the protesters, have exercised your rights. And the Governor has heard them,” Omotoso said. “Now is the time to go home so that Mr. Governor can move into action. Now is the time to end the protest because Mr. Sanwo-Olu has heard you loud and clear.

“He further said that the State is yet to recover from the wounds and scars of the #EndSARS protest and does not want the wanton destruction that followed in its wake to be repeated. Thus, it is necessary to appeal to the protesters to allow the Government to work on their wishes. 

“The Lagos State spokesperson, while showering encomium on the security officers for their exemplary conduct, reassured that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu will continue to engage the youths of Lagos just has he has always done.”

The much talked about nationwide protests over the rising cost of living kicked off on Thursday, August 1, 2024 and are expected to continue for 10 days.

Tagged #EndbadGovernanceinNigeria, the protest was staged as Nigerians battle with food inflation at 40 percent and fuel prices that have tripled since President Bola Tinubu introduced his reforms.