If you stay in Lagos, you will know the traffic situation has been terrible lately, courtesy the protest.

Earlier today, there was a thread on the frontpage asking if protesters have the right to block roads and many of the responses were quite sentimental. While they/we reserve the right to have peaceful protests, it should be done without obstructing traffic as we all have the right to movement too.

Majority of us are in favour of this protest and some who can’t be there owing to their jobs and various reasons, have donated to the cause. How do you want these people to feel when they or their loved ones spend 4hrs+ in traffic? Looks like biting the finger that fed you.

Today I had one of my worst (Lagos) traffic experiences. The second I saw the traffic building up,I knew it was #EndSARS. 30 mins became an hour, then 1hr, like play, like play, we were pushing 4hrs. When we got to the point they mounted their roadblock, my anger disappeared and I couldn’t help smiling. They were less than 20, but their formation was that of a thousand. There was even an army vehicle by us, struggling for lane too and they made no attempt to chase them away, I was very impressed with that and the bravery of the protesters- considering they were heavily outnumbered. As we proceeded, we saw the main crowd, obviously, they sent those other ones to go open another branch and cause more traffic, lol.


I saw old men and women, kids, pregnant women, in fact, innocent Nigerians were trekking. Cursing under their breaths...

At about 6pm, we started moving, obviously controlled. Getting to the front again, I saw them controlling the traffic- VERY ORGANIZED SET. Forget what you read online, they are VERY ORGANIZED. What I don’t understand is, why did they have to wait over four (4) hours to do what they did seamlessly in less than an hour? Do they just derive pleasure inconveniencing everyone?

People have businesses, families and other engagements. Some would have weddings too. When you obstruct them from doing this, they may turn against you. The government wouldn’t need paid hoodlums again, it will be angry/inconvenienced Nigerians doing the reprisal attack. Please, this shouldn’t be allowed. Fellow Nigerians are not the enemy, the government is our common enemy.

If there is any road that should be blocked, it is the one leading to secretariats, government house or whatever it is called. I heard they blocked that of Lagos today. That was a good move.

Please, this is an appeal. If you are a coordinator of #EndSars protest, kindly look into this. We appreciate you all and look forward to your prompt response.

RIP to the souls lost while protesting.
RIP to those killed by SARS.

May God give their families the strength to bear the loss.

Thanks

Pocohantas get lost

No be pregnant women, old men and women,innocent people dey work for that secretariat that you were happy they bloocked the road abi?

husbandsnatcha:
Pocohantas get lost

I will Ma. Just look into my request...

Warm Regards

Tyche:
No be pregnant women, old men and women,innocent people dey work for that secretariat that you were happy they bloocked the road abi?

Heard they allowed foot movement, but vehicular movements were restricted. I guess they wanted to trap the governor and his kind. All the same, I assume the people there are part of the problem. They are part of the government ba?

No mind them, op. na curse dem go curse you. They are not objective at all

One person can protest in a civilized country and the government would hear his/her cry.

But here, even if Buhari household joins in the protest he still won't hear...


That's why we resort to road blockage to sound a resounding and reverberating and resonating message to them...

I witness a hoodlum being beaten to death today at RingRoad, Benin City today and it was a nice and refreshing experience

internationalman:
One person can protest in a civilized country and the government would hear his/her cry.

But here, even if Buhari household joins in the protest he still won't hear...


That's why we resort to road blockage to sound a resounding and reverberating and resonating message to them...

I witness a hoodlum being beaten to death today at RingRoad, Benin City today and it was a nice and refreshing experience

You are right, but I am not Buhari, his family member or his sidechick. So they are hurting us to get at Buhari. We are all in this together. There has to be a way to do this without inconveniencing fellow Nigerians.

Buhari is not even in Lagos.

pocohantas:

Heard they allowed foot movement, but vehicular movements were restricted. I guess they wanted to trap the governor and his kind. All the same, I assume the people there are part of the problem. They are part of the government ba?

We are all victims, one way or the other, except some choosen few. And you won't see them at the secretariats or other places where the protests are being held

Pressure groups are supposed to grab government at where it hurts them the most, to the point government will have no need but to negotiate with protesters.

Tell labour to never ask bankers to stay home, tankers, because it grounds economic activity and you can't buy fuel.

Tell traders union council to not tell marketers to shut down all markets nationwide because there will be no other markets to buy items from.

Senseless topic. Some protests around the world have even led to death of their president & you're here cautioning about expressway. I didn't bother to read your uneducative post. Anything to bend the government is welcomed cus they're accountable to us.

Tyche:


We are all victims, one way or the other, except some choosen few. And you won't see them at the secretariats or other places where the protests are being held

Where are they?

GOATandYAMtheory:
No mind them, op. na curse dem go curse you. They are not objective at all

Lol. They have started already.

GOATandYAMtheory:
No mind them, op. na curse dem go curse you. They are not objective at all

If SARS had killed any of your relatives, would you say people should leave the road.

Ẹ jẹ k'órí yín pé o

pocohantas:


Where are they?

Goodnight and sweet dreams my sister.

Moferere:


If SARS had killed any of your relatives, would you say people should leave the road.

Ẹ jẹ k'órí yín pé o

No one said they should LEAVE the road! They shouldn’t hold fellow Nigerians ransom! Are we SARS or Buhari? How difficult is it to get this simple point?

pocohantas:


You are right, but I am not Buhari, his family member or his sidechick. So they are hurting us to get at Buhari. We are all in this together. There has to be a way to do this without inconveniencing fellow Nigerians.

Buhari is not even in Lagos.

Those are some of the prices we pay for freedom.

They are making people's lives harder and somewhat strange they think we are holding brief for the government.

pocohantas:


No one said they should LEAVE the road! They shouldn’t hold fellow Nigerians ransom! Are we SARS or Buhari? How difficult is it to get this simple point?

pocohantas:
If you stay in Lagos, you will know the traffic situation has been terrible lately, courtesy the protest.



Thanks

these protests are important than covid lockdown. stay at home to protest.

pocohantas:


No one said they should LEAVE the road! They shouldn’t hold fellow Nigerians ransom! Are we SARS or Buhari? How difficult is it to get this simple point?

So upon all your shakara na overcrowded slum dweller you be

You haven't seen anything by next week you go hear am. Go and watch the videos from.the vigil. People are angry, very angry. People are also tired.

Took me 9hrs from the island to my house last week. Spent about 5 hours alone on the 3rd m bridge. Its frustrating yes, but all is fair in love and war.

joyandfaith:


these protests are important than covid lockdown. stay at home to protest.

When/If I get sacked, what happens? I will open alternates to start soliciting help from Nlders?

I think someone of you live on Utopia...

Think am naw!!!

Sterope:
They are making people's lives harder and somewhat strange they think we are holding brief for the government.

Schools have resumed and kids were seriously trekking under hot sun. I am sure I saw kids in uniform today. They should just allow one lane for people to pass, that doesn’t make us unpatriotic or less concerned to the protest.

Same thing I told my wife tonight who was bitter about the long stretch of traffic at Oworo...

Freedom comes at a price!

internationalman:


Those are some of the prices we pay for freedom.

How did you think some people faired during the lockdown

joyandfaith:


these protests are important than covid lockdown. stay at home to protest.

They say that would be your sacrifice for this protest.

pocohantas:


When/If I get sacked, what happens? I will open alternates to start soliciting help from Nlders?

Think am naw!!!



Schools have resumed and kids were seriously trekking under hot sun. I am sure I saw kids in uniform today. They should just allow one lane for people to pass, that doesn’t make us unpatriotic or less concerned to the protest.

Pocohantas , are you trying to tell us that you got work to do and the protesters are idle?

Don't make a jest of their sacrifice !

doggedfighter:
Pocohantas , are you trying to tell us that you got work to do and the protesters are idle?

Don't make a jest of their sacrifice !

I wonder how your arrived at this. Please do not twist my post to satisfy your selfish agenda. The post is still there, read it objectively.

Thank you.

Please what's the purpose of stoking Traffic? Is it for it to pepper Buhari Govt?

Go and sit down please