With just a few days to the upcoming organized labor protest, the ‘Take It Back Movement’, a human rights group, has kickstarted a nationwide demonstration in Lagos State to tackle the prevailing economic hardships in the country.
Despite warnings from Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, against disruptive behavior, such as obstructing traffic and commercial activities, the ‘Take It Back Movement’ proceeded with their demonstration on Monday.
The protesters were seen carrying placards of various inscriptions at Ojuelegba under the bridge area of the state to make their grievances known on the current economic hardship across the country.
Speaking with PUNCH, the TIB National Coordinator, Juwon Sanyaolu, said; “Yes, despite police attempts to frustrate the people, Lagosians stood their ground. The police are paid by taxpayers’ money, they are meant to secure us.
“We were able to match from Yaba Labour House to Maryland. The protest will continue tomorrow and updates will be given. We will join NLC in their nationwide mass action to put an end to this hardship created by the ruling elite.”
“The Tinubu-led government must immediately reverse the fuel subsidy removal, the floating of naira and other policies of the International Monetary Fund imposed on Nigerians,” he added.