In a surprising turn of events on Friday, residents of Lagos Island and traders from the bustling Idumota market voiced their dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu, echoing the sentiment of hunger as the President's convoy passed through. Shouting in Yoruba, "Ebi npa wa oo," translating to "we are hungry," the traders, lined along both sides of the road, refrained from hailing the President. Instead, they used the opportunity to articulate their grievances, attributing their hardships to government policies.
In a video capturing the incident, amidst the chorus of complaints, residents were overheard expressing their belief that the heavy security accompanying the President indicated prior awareness of the people's discontent. However, the purported initial plan behind the President's visit remained undisclosed.
President Tinubu is currently in Lagos to celebrate both Christmas and New Year. This incident unfolds against the backdrop of Nigeria grappling with various economic challenges, from a cash shortage to the soaring prices of essential commodities, including the premium motor spirit, commonly known as petrol. As the Yuletide season unfolds, the incident highlights the palpable frustrations of the Lagos residents amid ongoing economic difficulties
