Gani Fawehinmi Park Deserted After Tinubu’s Broadcast

The Gani Fawehinmi Park, Ojota in Lagos State, was empty of #Endbadgovernance protesters, following President Bola Tinubu’s, yesterday, morning broadcast, The Tide source reports.

The Tide source who visited the park, yesterday, observed that 80 per cent of the security personnel, particularly, the Police, have been withdrawn to their bases.

The Tide source however observed the presence of some military personnel within the vicinity of the park.

It also noticed the presence of the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr Adegoke Fayoade, who has been personally monitoring the protest since its commencement last Thursday.

Fayoade told newsmen that the organisers of the protests had agreed to suspend them after the President’s broadcast to give room for dialogue.

He commended the residents of the state for their peaceful disposition while the protests lasted, expressing optimism of a favourable  outcome of dialogue between the government and the organisers of the protests.

He, however, warned trouble makers to steer clear of Lagos State.

The protesters had occupied the Gani Fawehinmi Park Ojota Lagos since Thursday, demanding good governance.