Falana, Falz, Others Protest Insecurity, Poverty In Lagos

Senior Advocate Of Nigeria Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), and his son,
Folarin, popularly known as Falz, along with some Nigerians took to
the streets to protest against the insecurity and poverty wrecking
the country.

The protesters, under the cover of the Peoples Alternative
Political Movement, marched from Ikeja Bus Stop to the Governor’s
Office through the Secretariat to the Lagos State House of Assembly
chanting protest songs.

The movement is a coalition of hundreds of groups including the
Nigeria Labour Congress and its affiliates, the Alliance On
Surviving COVID 19 And Beyond; Joint Action Front; Coalition Of
Northern Groups; Green Alliance Nigeria; CONGOS – Edo; North East
Development Association and their respective affiliates.

The demonstration, which was tagged, ‘Enough is Enough’, lasted
for several hours as youths carried placards which read, ‘No to
Exploitation and Multiple Taxation’, ‘Provide Jobs or Unemployment
Benefits for Youths’, ‘Provide Security in Schools’, ‘End
Kidnapping and Banditry’ and ‘Stop Killings, Secure Nigeria’.

The protesters, which included trade unions, civil society,
students, farmers, and peasants, were led by a foremost activist
Jaye Gaskiya

Gaskiya said the protest was organized to express displeasure
over how badly the country had degenerated.

He expressed worry that Nigeria, characterized by extreme
poverty, arms proliferation, religious intolerance, the rise of
hate, and ethnic nationalism is moving towards social upheavals due
to exploitation of the people, greed, and avarice of a spineless
political class that has reached its wit’s end.

A statement issued captured seven key demands which include the
immediate convening of the Nigeria Police Council to discuss the
security challenges and an end to the arbitrary sacking of
workers.

It further stated, “We reject any plans to further hike energy
costs – in the price of fuel and electricity tariff; as these costs
are not only already at unbearable levels, but also because these
price hikes are the major cause of rising and unbearable costs of
living, expressed in rising inflation.”

Senior Advocate Of Nigeria Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), and his son,
Folarin, popularly known as Falz, along with some Nigerians took to
the streets to protest against the insecurity and poverty wrecking
the country.

The protesters, under the cover of the Peoples Alternative
Political Movement, marched from Ikeja Bus Stop to the Governor’s
Office through the Secretariat to the Lagos State House of Assembly
chanting protest songs.

The movement is a coalition of hundreds of groups including the
Nigeria Labour Congress and its affiliates, the Alliance On
Surviving COVID 19 And Beyond; Joint Action Front; Coalition Of
Northern Groups; Green Alliance Nigeria; CONGOS – Edo; North East
Development Association and their respective affiliates.

The demonstration, which was tagged, ‘Enough is Enough’, lasted
for several hours as youths carried placards which read, ‘No to
Exploitation and Multiple Taxation’, ‘Provide Jobs or Unemployment
Benefits for Youths’, ‘Provide Security in Schools’, ‘End
Kidnapping and Banditry’ and ‘Stop Killings, Secure Nigeria’.

The protesters, which included trade unions, civil society,
students, farmers, and peasants, were led by a foremost activist
Jaye Gaskiya

Gaskiya said the protest was organized to express displeasure
over how badly the country had degenerated.

He expressed worry that Nigeria, characterized by extreme
poverty, arms proliferation, religious intolerance, the rise of
hate, and ethnic nationalism is moving towards social upheavals due
to exploitation of the people, greed, and avarice of a spineless
political class that has reached its wit’s end.

A statement issued captured seven key demands which include the
immediate convening of the Nigeria Police Council to discuss the
security challenges and an end to the arbitrary sacking of
workers.

It further stated, “We reject any plans to further hike energy
costs – in the price of fuel and electricity tariff; as these costs
are not only already at unbearable levels, but also because these
price hikes are the major cause of rising and unbearable costs of
living, expressed in rising inflation.”