Iyaloja-general of Lagos Folasade Tinubu-Ojo has told women at Dosumu Market to warn their children against participating in the proposed hunger protest scheduled to begin on August 1.
Speaking to the women in Yoruba in a video which went viral on Sunday, President Bola Tinubu’s daughter urged them to remember the destruction which followed the #EndSARS demonstration four years ago.
She said, “Let’s talk to ourselves, our children and our families that there is nothing like protesting in Lagos, it is just a ploy to destroy the country. See the last protest and the damage that was caused. Let’s not because a party is paying some people to fight, let’s not allow our children to participate.”
Speaking in English, she said, “There is nothing like protest in Lagos State because the government of Lagos State is making us proud. They are making us happy, they gave us a sense of belonging.”
Mrs Tinubu-Ojo also noted that the Federal Government, headed by her father, should be given time at least three years before being criticised.
“The government at the centre just assumed office. Before you say a government is not doing well, let it last three years, at least.
“Prevention is better than treatment. We will not suffer loss of lives. Let everyone warn her children,” she said.
Economic reforms carried out by President Tinubu since assuming power last year have seen food prices soar, inflation, fuel price and electricity tariff rise, plunging many further into poverty.
Meanwhile, several persons and groups have also spoken against the protest, urging the sponsors to identify themselves.
