Protesters threaten greater showdown, business shutdown after Tinubu broadcast

Protesters threaten greater showdown, business shutdown after Tinubu broadcast

Thousands of protesters continued their demonstrations across Edo, Plateau, and Osun states on Sunday, with some holding church services at protest sites. 

In Jos, Plateau State, protesters marched along Bauchi Road, warning business owners to either support the demonstration by closing their shops on Monday or face potential damage to their properties.

The protesters criticised President Bola Tinubu’s Sunday broadcast, arguing that it failed to address the nation’s pressing issues.

However, another group of protesters announced a two-day suspension of street rallies in Plateau State.

They said the pause, from Monday, August 5 to Tuesday, August 6, was to allow for dialogue with relevant authorities.

Comrade Enock Vilret, leader of the coalition, stated that the suspension aims to facilitate constructive discussions regarding their demands.

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He said peaceful protests would resume if meaningful dialogue does not occur within the given timeframe.

Protesters also held a church service at the Old Airport Junction in Jos, led by Prophet Isa El-Buba, praying for divine intervention in Nigeria’s economic crisis.

A similar service was conducted in Benin City, Edo State, where no protests or disruptions were observed at the usual protest sites.

Edo State Civil Society Organisation Coordinator, Agho Omobide confirmed that the protest would continue for the planned 10 days, citing dissatisfaction with the president’s response.

However, Edo State Police Commissioner, Funsho Adegboye said there were no reported injuries, casualties, or attacks since the protest began.

Protesters threaten greater showdown, business shutdown after Tinubu broadcast