Amotekun solidarity walk: Massive protest at Ojota, Ekiti, Ondo
On Tuesday, the supporters of Amotekun, a security outfit in the southwest region, staged a massive protest across the region.
The director of contacts and mobilization, Comrade Victor Taiwo, had on Saturday issued a statement calling the Yorubas to come in their large numbers to stage the protest in support of Operation Amotekun.
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The protest organized by Yoruba World Congress (YWC), led by Senator Banjo Akintoye, organized the protest in Lagos, Abeokuta, Osogbo, Akure, and Ado-Ekiti.
Heavily armed police officers took over Gani Fawehinmi Park in Ojota as early as 7:00 am on Tuesday.
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Subsequently, the supporters of the movement took over the Olaiya junction in Ondo State.
The protesters were brandishing sheets and placards that say, “Amotekun has come to stay.”
Amotekun solidarity walk: Massive protest at Ojota, Ekiti, Ondo
Miyetti Allah cattle breeders association of Nigeria had sent a warning to the southwest governors over Amotekun.
The Fulani herdsmen National secretary, Alhassan Saleh said this during an interview with a punch on Wednesday said;
They should give up on this idea because it may affect the chances of the
South-West to produce the President in 2023, he stated.
