Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, President Bola Tinubu’s daughter, has urged market women in Lagos’ Dosumu Market to caution their children against participating in the August 1 protest against economic hardships during her father’s administration.
“Say no to protest,” declared Mrs. Tinubu-Ojo, the Iyaloja General of Lagos, in a video where she spoke with market women, urging them to caution their children against joining the August 1 protests.
In the video, Mrs. Tinubu-Ojo said, “Let’s talk to our children. There is nothing like protest in Lagos. The Lagos government is treating us well.”
“The government at the centre (led by her father Mr Tinubu) just assumed office. Before you say a government is not doing well, let it last three years at least.”
Mrs. Tinubu-Ojo expressed regret over the EndSARS protest, a significant youth-led movement against the long-standing issues of extrajudicial killings and extortion by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigerian Police Force. She pointed out that the protest turned violent, resulting in property destruction when thugs attacked the protesters and Nigerian soldiers fired on the demonstrators.
“Prevention is better than treatment. We will not suffer loss of lives. Let everyone warn her children,” Mrs Tinubu-Ojo warned.
The president’s daughter issued this warning as part of the pro-Tinubu government’s efforts to counteract citizens mobilizing for nationwide demonstrations over economic hardships exacerbated by soaring food prices.
Following the announcement of the protest, Mr. Tinubu has engaged in discussions with religious authorities, traditional chiefs, governors, and security officials.
After their meetings with Mr. Tinubu, religious leaders and monarchs began to oppose the protests, while security agencies continued to detain citizens involved in supporting or organizing the demonstrations.
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