Thursday, March 28, 2024

Heavy gridlock in Minna as protesters match over power supply

Protesters carrying green leaves blocked the major road in the Niger State Capital, Minna, Monday morning over what they described as incessant power supply to the state.

The protesters, comprising mainly youths, caused heavy gridlock at the major road linking the state capital to other parts of the state and neighbouring states during the rush hour.

The defiant protesters turned back the Secretary to the Niger State Government, Ahmed Matane, who came to appeal to them to stop the protest and clear off the road to enhance vehicular movement. They, rather, demanded that the state governor, Abubakar Bello, addresses them.

The youths declared they were tired of the epileptic power supply, saying the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company AEDC, was taking residents for granted.

The Kpakungun road is the only road that leads to the Southern parts of the country and one of the most used in the state.

Motorists, especially those traveling to the south, are still stranded at the area.

Efforts of the State Government to bring the protest to an end failed as the SSG hurriedly left amid boos and chants.

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One of the Councillors representing Minna South Ward, Aminu Ladan, told reporters that was zero response from the authorities, saying the protest was peaceful and responsible.

“As you can see, the SSG was driven away in anger and the message he brought could not be passed. My people are demanding for the presence of the Governor.

“As a political office holder, I understand that the SSG is a representative of the Governor but the people do not understand that. They are not convinced and they want the governor to come himself,” he said.

The youths vowed to close the road for 24 hours until the Governor shows up.

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