Governor Seyi Makinde Shares His Views on Causes of Planned Nationwide Protest

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has stated that the country's general feelings of rage and hunger are the primary causes of the planned demonstration. Speaking at the grand conclusion of the 2024 Ibadan Cultural Week, which was organized by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Makinde made this claim.

A national demonstration against hunger has been scheduled for August 1st. Speaking to the crowd on Saturday at the gathering in the state capital of Ibadan, at Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Makinde affirmed that individuals are free to demonstrate.

He advised Nigerians who intend to demonstrate against the country's hardships to do so peacefully, without using force or destroying property owned by the government. Makinde counseled against damaging government property during the demonstrations. According to Makinde, “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.”