Charly Boy, Sowore, Daughter of Buhari’s Adviser Lead Anti-govt Protest

Despite last minute withdrawal of the leading convener, 2Face, anti-government protests were held today in Lagos and Abuja.
There was also a pro-government rally at the Unity Park, Abuja.
Led by maverick musician, Charly Boy; online publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, and Moremi, the daughter of Mr Babafemi Ojudu, a Senior Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Politics, the Lagos protesters filed through the Ikorodu Road, from the National Theatre, in Iganmu.
They were monitored by armed policemen on motorbikes, Hilux vans and Armoured Personnel Carriers.
Scheduled to commence at the National Stadium, Lagos, the protest was delayed following the presence of policemen who allegedly did not allow access to the venue.
Armed policemen had also taken over Freedom Square in Ojota, as early as 8am.
The placard-carrying protesters in Lagos said they were agitating for better living conditions for Nigerians, even though they started chanting abusive slogans and calling the President names.
Those who held the pro-government rally in Abuja expressed support for the President. They urged Nigerians to patiently weather the storm with him.
The Lagos protest was covered in real time with Nigerians posting reactions every second.
Among active participants in Lagos were Seyi Law, a comedian; actor, Yomi Fabiyi, and Ms. Yemi Adamolekun, the Executive Director of Enough is Enough Nigeria, a coalition of individuals and organizations committed to building a culture of good governance and public accountability in Nigeria through active citizenship.
At the end of the almost 3-hour march, the protesters commended the police for their peaceful monitoring.