Image source: BBC |
Protesters on Tuesday
shut down the main entrance of the National Assembly gate as security officials
denied them entrance to speak with lawmakers.
Image source: BBC |
The
protesters are members of the ‘I support #Not too Young to Run’ movement who
seek a constitutional backing for young Nigerians to be able to vie for
elective positions.
On
Tuesday, the protesters gathered at the Unity Fountain, Abuja for a rally. The
rally which was concluded with a solidarity match to the main entrance of the
National Assembly gate with the intention to speak with the lawmakers was
foiled by the security operatives.
The protesters in their hundreds blocked the roads and refused vehicles to exit or gain entrance to the National Assembly.
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