Lege Miami, the actor, has claimed that Shomolu residents would not join the ongoing nationwide protest “because we believe in Bola Tinubu’s government”.
On Thursday, some Nigerians began a nationwide demonstration against escalating economic hardship and soaring inflation.
The protests have been dubbed ‘10 Days of Rage’ with the hashtag #EndBadGovernance.
In a video posted on his Instagram page on Friday, the entertainer is cheered on by a small crowd of young men believed to be residents of Shomolu.
Lege claimed the Lagos LGA was “peaceful” and that they decided not to protest against Tinubu’s government.
The actor, born Adams Kehinde, also said they “believe in the president to deliver on his mandate”.
“There is no protest in Shomolu. This is Shomolu area, this is where we were born and brought up. As we are like this, we cannot be against the government,” he said.
“This is because we want to be patient for the government to do what they are doing. We believe in the government of Bola Tinubu, we know he will deliver. Everywhere in Shomolu is peaceful.”
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It remains to be seen if Lege Miami was telling the truth and speaking for all residents of Shomolu.
Shomolu is an LGA in Lagos and is partitioned into 8 communities, which exist under 8 administrative wards; the communities are Onipanu, Okesuna/Alase, Igbari, Fadeyi/Igbobi, Bashua, Orile/Alade, Bajulaiye and Ijebu-Tedo.
According to a report by the Nigerian State Population Census, Shomolu had a population of 403,569 in 2006.
Meanwhile, the #EndBadGovernance protests have intensified across various states, leading to heightened tensions and instances of violence.
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