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A protest march towards the Aso Rock presidential villa today was forestalled by security operatives at the presidential fortress. This march was organised for the abducted Chibok girls who were kidnapped by the Boko Haram terrorist group in April. According to AllAfrica.Com:
The protesters face two challenges in their bid. The Aso Rock villa
is heavily protected by a special security arrangement and protected
from the public. Only workers or invited guests are allowed access into
that area of town. The protesters may have a difficult time breaking
through the layers of security that ensures that Aso Rock villa is out
of bounds to the public.
The protesters may also have a hard time breaking through civil
police barriers early in the protest. Abuja police boss, Joseph Mbu, had
threatened to stop the protesters far before the perimeters of the
presidential villa.
Unable to access Aso Rock, protesters plead for another opportunity
to engage the president saying they were not satisfied with the response
they got from government officials that came to meet them half way.
"We went out of our way that we must have this meeting with Mr.
President. And the answers we have received is inadequate," Oby
Ezekwesili said.
"Please let Mr. President know that the answers we received is not
enough. Tell him also that he also missed a colossal opportunity to
address his citizens on a crucial issue.
"Our proposal is: that we will demand of Mr. President another
opportunity of addressing the issues that the citizens have put before
him as the commander-in -chief.
"We also want the delegates to tell the president that we hold the office of the president in very high esteem," she said.
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