Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said that the planned demonstration is motivated mostly by widespread anger and hunger throughout the country.
Governor Seyi made this statement during the grand conclusion of the 2024 Ibadan Cultural Week, which was hosted by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII).
August 1 has been set as the day for a countrywide hunger protest around the country.
Governor Seyi speaking to the crowd at an event organised on Saturday at Obafemi Awolowo Stadium in Ibadan, the state capital, insisted that people had the right to protest.
Governor Seyi stated that Nigerians wanting to protest hardship in the country should use their rights peacefully rather than resorting to violence or destroying public facilities.
He however, warned the protesters not to damage government property.
Governor Seyi said:
“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.”
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