Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State attributes the widespread anger and hunger across Nigeria to the upcoming nationwide protest on August 1.
Speaking at the grand finale of the 2024 Ibadan Cultural Week, organized by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), Makinde acknowledged the right to protest but urged for it to be peaceful and non-destructive.
“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,” Makinde said.
“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.”