In Oyo State, South-West Nigeria, a protest broke out on Monday, with residents of the Mokola area of Ibadan, the state capital, expressing their frustration over the high cost of living, food inflation, and the prevailing economic hardship in the country.

The protest, characterized by placard-carrying youths chanting songs, aimed to draw attention to the challenges faced by ordinary citizens. Some of the placards displayed messages such as ‘End food hike and inflation’, ‘The poor is starving’, and ‘Tinubu, don’t forget your promises’.

Despite the peaceful nature of the rally, armed policemen were present at the scene to maintain order and prevent any potential breach of peace. 

The demonstrators voiced their concerns about the economic difficulties worsened by the removal of petrol subsidy and the unification of foreign exchange windows.

The protest in Oyo State follows similar demonstrations in other parts of Nigeria, including Kano and Minna, where citizens have expressed discontent over the adverse effects of petrol subsidy removal, food inflation, and the overall high cost of living.