‘I Rather Die on the Street Than Die at Home’ – Lagos Protester

Protester Benjamin Chijioke joined many Nigerians in demonstrations against economic hardship and high living costs, expressing fears for his son’s future.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a protester, Benjamin Chijioke, joined many Nigerians on Thursday to protest against hardship and the high cost of living, passionately explaining his reasons for demonstrating.

In an interview with a Channels TV reporter, Chijioke stated, “I would rather die on the street than die at home. I can’t sit and watch the future of my son go to waste. I may not have a future i Nigeria, but my son’s future will not be wasted.”

 

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Chijioke’s sentiments echo the desperation and determination felt by many Nigerians taking to the streets in protest.

Speaking at the protest site in Lagos State, Chijioke revealed he traveled alone from Festac to Mile 2 to join the demonstration.

He shared how the current economic situation is affecting his family, particularly his talented young son.

“My son, at 13, is a programmer. I can’t even buy data for him to learn more. I can’t even pay for tuition fees; millions of naira. At 13, he can program video games,” Chijioke said.

Protesters are calling on the president to address their concerns, promising to call off the protests if their demands are met.

Addressing journalists in Abuja, the Director of Mobilisation, Take It Back Movement, Damilare Adenola, lamented that the oppression under the president’s leadership had lasted too long.

He said, “The various court orders restricting protesters to particular locations are an aberration.

”Our presence here today is an announcement that we have been oppressed for too long.

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“Today, we have risen. We saying to the president that unless President Bola Tinubu accede to our demands we will remain on the streets. We want to see the president on the street. During the protest, he was on the street.”

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