Breaking: Lagos Residents Stage Anti-Tinubu Protest on Democracy Day

Nigerians have flocked to the streets of Lagos to protest the economic hardships under the current government, which is led by President Bola Tinubu, as part of the June 12 Democracy Day celebration.
The demonstrators, who assembled near the Ikeja Underbridge, are demanding that certain policies put in place by the current government be reversed.

According to reports, the demonstrators were seen waving placards with a variety of inscriptions, such as “Reverse Electricity Tariff Hike” and “No one deserves a death sentence for protesting against hunger,” among others, even though law enforcement officers were present.

Below are further images from the ongoing protest:

As it commemorates Democracy Day, it was understood that demonstrators opposing bad governance had previously taken over the streets of Ikeja in Lagos State to express their displeasure with the country’s current situation.
Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, reportedly showed there to interact with the protesters, according to The reports.

Furthermore, Benjamin Hundeyin, the public relations officer for the Lagos State Police, has previously confirmed the protest’s continuation on social media.

Hundeyin, who shared video recordings, said there was no cause for alarm.

“Democracy Day protesters and celebrants at Ikeja Underbridge,” he wrote. sufficient security for both demonstrators and revelers on the ground.

“There’s nothing to be alarmed about. Our top concern is still keeping you safe and secure. #LagosPoliceNG