The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has warned against the possible hijacking of fuel subsidy removal protest by those it called ‘artificial activists.’
The PDP said the protesters had a legitimate right to protest, but that it should be devoid of violence.
“We urge the protesters to ensure that the protest is peaceful. The Lagos PDP has thrown its weight behind the right of the people to hold peaceful protest. We believe Lagosians should not protest behind some activists with selfish interests,” the party said in a statement signed by its Director of Publicity, Mr Taofik Gani, Tuesday.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that civil society groups and labour took to the streets in Lagos on Tuesday to protest the fuel subsidy removal by the government.