In Lagos state, the Take It Back Movement has expressed strong disapproval of a court order obtained by the Attorney General, which restricts #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria protesters to two locations within the Lagos Metropolis.
In a press release, Adekunle Adeyemi Taofeek, Coordinator of the Take It Back Movement in Lagos, stated:
“At the same time, we frown at this abuse of judicial privilege to stifle freedom of association. The movement, at an emergency meeting, wishes to inform you that since this was your administration’s decision, you must bear responsibility for the movement of protesters from several designations in Lagos to and from Peace Park in Ketu and Gani Fawehinmi Justice Park in Ojota in Lagos.”
The designated convergence points for participating citizens include:
- Alausa Secretariat
- Lekki Toll Gates
- Ikorodu Bus Park
- Okota Link Bridge
- LASU Campus gates
- Iyana Ipaja Underbridge
- Agege Pen Cinema
“You will soon be informed of other designated convergence points for protesters,” the statement continued.
The movement demands that the provided buses be clean, safe, and air-conditioned. These buses are required to arrive at the designated areas as early as 6 a.m. and return protesters to their convergence points at 6 p.m. every night between August 1 and 10, 2024. The protest days may extend beyond ten days, and the Lagos state government is advised to make contingency plans accordingly.
The press release emphasised that “your failure to provide buses for the protesters means they (protesters) would begin marching or walking to the court-designated parks in the city daily for the duration of the #EndBadGovernance direct actions.”
“Finally, be informed that there will be rallies and processions throughout the #EndBadGovernance actions, so your bus operators are advised to find and park at a safe distance from the areas designated by protesters for these activities,” the statement concluded.