The nationwide #FearlessInOctober protest has commenced in Osogbo, Osun State capital.
The protest, organised by the coalition for concerned Nigerians, started around 10:00 a.m. with the protesters singing anti-government songs.
According to the organisers of the protest, the action was to show governments at all levels that the economic hardship in the country is becoming unbearable.
The protesters, earlier gathered at the Nelson Mandela Freedom Park, Osogbo, before moving towards the Oke Fia Area of the state capital.
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Security operatives from the Nigerian Police, DSS, Civil Defence, NDLEA and the Correctional Service moved along with the protesters to forestall break down law.
Speaking with newsmen, the coordinator of the groups which organised the protest, Adetunji Ajala, said President Bola Tinubu’s administration has brought nothing but pain to the citizens.
“It is so sad that those in power now do not pity the masses. They squander our collective resources and bring policies that make life unbearable for the masses.
“Enough is enough. Our demands during the Endbadgovernance protest have not been met, and we will continue protesting as long as they are not willing to do what the masses want.”
Kazeem Badmus is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience. A professional in journalism and media writing, Kazeem prioritses accuracy and factual reportage of issues. He is also a dexterous finder of the truth with conscious delivery of unbiased and development oriented stories.
