The protest, scheduled for Thursday (today) will be led by Prof. Ben Nwabueze, former Kaduna State Governor, Balarabe Musa; elder stateman, Tunji Braithwaite and Prof. Pat Utomi among other leaders.
According to a statement on behalf of the National Action Coalition of Democratic Forces by Dr. Wale Balogun of Citizen Forum on Wednesday, the leaders would storm the Lagos State House of Assembly Complex, Alausa, enroute Gani Fawehinmi, Freedom Park, Ojota to register their protest.
The protest march, which is to commence at 10am, is expected to attract Christian and Muslim communities, youth organizations, artisans, traders, students and workers.
Prayers will also be said at the rally for the repose of the souls of victims of fuel subsidy removal protests.
The protest tagged, ‘Enough is Enough’ will serve as a prelude to a series of mass action which is expected to culminate into major national rallies in Lagos, Kano, Kaduna Abuja, and other places.
The rally is expected to also feature former Finance Minister, Dr. Idika Kalu, Dr. Federick Fasheun, Mrs Ayo Obe, Ms Nike Ransome Kuti, Alhaji Shettimah Yerimah and Toyosi Akerele.
Others include Festus Keyamo, Femi Falana, Dr. Dipo Fashina, Dr. ArthurNwakwo, Olisa Agbakoba, Revd Moses Iloh, Dr. Lakin Akintola, Prof. Akin Oyebode, Nasseer Kurah, Mr. Collins Eselemo, Ms Funmi Iyanda, Olawale Okunniyi, Kola Oyeneyin, Ozoula Giwa Amu, Mr. Bamidele Aturu, Yemi Adamolekun among others leaders of civil society groups.
Source: Punchng.com
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