At a youth protest in Lagos, young Nigerians gathered at the Archbishop Church.  The event was led by former Campaign for Democracy leader, Joe Odumakin. Various prominent young people were also present, including Audu Maikori, Ali Baba, Tolu Ogunlesi, Banky W, Timi DFakolo, Rita Dominic, Sound Sultan, Denrele Edun, GT, Kola Osinowo, Djinee, Segun Demuren, and others.  Students came from OAU, UI, LASU, UNILAG and LASPOTECH. A sizable group of international press was also present – AFP, Reuters, IRI, BBC, Financial Times, and more.  To be sure, the local media was also on hand – NTA, TVC, LTV, Radio Nigeria, NEXT, etc.

The police remained respectful and cooperative throughout the day, as did the protestors.  When traffic began to build-up on the Awolowo Way, the police helped disentangle the cars and crowd, and restored proper flow of traffic.

However, when the protesters arrived at Fashola’s office, no representative was sent out to greet them.   Although the Governor was in the United States, a letter informing him about the march had been sent three weeks prior, and the youth leaders had been led to expect a representative of the Governor to welcome them that day.  The youth leaders presented to the media a letter signed by the Chief of Staff to the governor acknowledging receipt of the leaders’ letter.

Source: http://www.enoughisenoughnigeria.com/

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