Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, daughter of President Bola Tinubu, has informed market women in Dosumu Market, Lagos, to warn their children not to be a part of the August 1 protest in opposition to financial hardship beneath his father’s watch.
“Say no to protest,” Mrs Tinubu-Ojo, the Iyaloja General of Lagos, declared, posting a video in which she spoke with market women, urging them to warn their children not to be a part of the August 1 protests.
In the video, Mrs Tinubu-Ojo stated, “Let’s discuss to our children. There is nothing like protest in Lagos. Lagos authorities is doing us nicely.
“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 lamented how EndSARS, a historic protest led by youth in opposition to years of extrajudicial killings and extortion by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigerian Police Force, turned violent, destroying properties when thugs attacked protesters and Nigerian troopers opened fireplace 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’s warning comes as one other pro-Tinubu authorities pushback as residents mobilise for nationwide demonstrations due to financial hardship worsened by hovering meals costs.
Since the protest was introduced, Mr Tinubu has met with leaders of non secular teams, conventional rulers, governors, and safety businesses.
After assembly with Mr Tinubu, non secular leaders and monarchs joined in opposing the protests, whereas safety businesses continued to arrest residents supporting or organising such actions.