Lagos Assembly Appeals To Youths Regarding Planned Protest, Presents Demands To Sanwo-Olu

Lagos Assembly Appeals To Youths Regarding Planned Protest, Presents Demands To Sanwo-Olu

Lawmakers, led by Majority Leader Noheem Adams, addressed the urgent issue of the 2020 EndSARS protest’s impact on Lagos. They called on the governor to arrange townhall meetings with key stakeholders to address concerns and mitigate the potential for future protests……… CONTINUE READING 

The proposed meetings include one with elected officials—senators, House of Representatives members, and state legislators—and another with traditional rulers, religious leaders, market heads, transport sector leaders, and other relevant figures.

Speaker Mudashiru Obasa emphasized the need for state governments to take proactive measures to restore calm and protect lives and property. He highlighted Lagos’s ongoing struggle with the fallout from the EndSARS protests and urged patience with the administration of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, who is working to improve conditions for citizens.

Obasa drew parallels to the crises in Kenya, Sudan, and Syria, noting that they began similarly. He praised Lagos Police Commissioner Adegoke Fayoade for engaging with community leaders regarding the potential protests and called for an urgent meeting with all relevant leaders to help dissuade youth from participating in the protests.

In his motion, Hon. Adams urged citizens to reconsider the protest, pointing out President Tinubu’s efforts to address public concerns, including raising the minimum wage from N30,000 to N70,000.

Hon. Kehinde Joseph expressed concern about the lack of clear leaders among the protesters and emphasized the need for patience and unity. Similarly, Hon. Sa’ad Olumoh noted President Tinubu’s understanding of Nigeria’s challenges and the appropriate measures being taken. He urged citizens to focus on the role of state governors, given the increase in federal allocations to states under the current administration.

Other lawmakers also advised parents to discourage their children from participating in the protests or engaging in criminal activities.