Police: Protest ended after Tinubu’s speech — any demonstration in Lagos illegal

Adegoke Fayoade, Lagos commissioner of police, says the ongoing protest should no longer hold in the state since President Bola Tinubu has addressed the protesters.

The 10-day nationwide protest commenced on August 1.

Tinubu asked the protesters to suspend the demonstrations, promising that his administration’s efforts would soon be evident.

According to Punch, Fayoade said any protest in Lagos is now unlawful.

“The protest has been called off because of the President’s speech. They believe that the President has spoken, and they are looking forward to him meeting their demands,” the commissioner was quoted as saying.

“In view of that, there should be no more gathering here or anywhere. Any of such is considered illegal and unlawful since it has been called off and if any of such gathering exists, we are going to apply the full weight of the law.”

At the time of reporting, protesters have converged on the Gani Fawehinmi Park in Lagos to continue the demonstration. Fayoade also arrived the venue with a retinue of officers and left shortly afterwards.

The protest also continued in some states of the country and the federal capital territory (FCT) after the president’s address.