By Oluwaseun Olayemi, Reporting
A protest has erupted at the Oyo State Secretariat, Ibadan, involving landowners and residents affected by the Circular Road construction project.
The demonstration reportedly began around 11:30 p.m. as residents trekked down to the Secretariat in the early hours of Tuesday, to express their grievances.
The protesters
The protesters are calling on the Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde, to review the setback policies and stop the demolition of houses affected by the ongoing road construction.
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According to eyewitnesses, the protest has caused a major traffic gridlock for motorists plying the Bodija–Secretariat–Total Garden route, leaving commuters stranded for hours.
The demonstrators, carrying placards with inscriptions such as “Makinde, have mercy on us,” and “We are not against development, but review the setbacks,” and chanting solidarity songs, lamented the loss of their homes and properties without adequate compensation or relocation support.
Security operatives have been deployed to maintain order, and as of the time of filing this report, the protest remains peaceful.
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