Residents defy court order, protest outside approved areas in Ondo

Residents of Ondo state took to the streets on Tuesday to protest the prevailing economic hardship in the country.

The demonstration held despite a court order obtained by the state government restraining protesters to four venues in the state.

Speaking to journalists, Kunle Ajayi, one of the leaders of the protest in the state, accused the government of being “insensitive” to the needs of Nigerians.

Ajayi noted that the various policies of the government have plunged the country into economic crisis.

He listed some of the demands of the protesters to include an end to hunger and high cost of food, creation of jobs for the youths, reduction in the price of fuel and electricity, and introduction of free education.

“As you can see, Nigerians are angry and at the same time, hungry because of the poor economic policies of Tinubu’s government,” Ajayi said.

“There is hunger in the land. Inflation in the country because of poor and unfavourable economic policies. We are demanding an end to this suffering.

“They should immediately reverse both fuel subsidy and electricity. This government continues to waste our resources and enriching their own pockets. We want to say Enough is Enough. They should allow the common man to breathe.”

Also speaking, Seyi Ogundipe, an activist in the state, said the economic hardship in the country has negatively affected the plans of many young entrepreneurs in the country.

He warned that if the situation persists, the country may continue to record high rate of crime by the youths caused by unemployment.