TheCable

Some Nigerian youths on Twitter are calling for a protest against the reopening of the Lekki tollgate.

Operations at the tollgate were suspended after the shooting of #EndSARS protesters on October 20, 2020.

But on Saturday, the judicial panel established by the Lagos state government to probe police brutality and human rights abuses granted the prayers of the Lekki Concession Company (LCC), the operators, by approving the reopening of the tollgate.

Five of the nine-member panel had voted to return the control of the tollgate to the LCC.

Doris Okuwobi, a retire judge heading the panel, said insurers can commence assessment of the damage at the facility, renovate and resume its business as “no party has shown evidence of any further need to investigate” the tollgate.

The decision has generated reactions from Nigerian youths on social media, with many expressing their displeasure with the ruling and demanding justice for the victims of the #EndSARS protests.

The youth representatives on the judicial panel had also disagreed with the decision, saying their views were not reflected.

They demanded that the Lekki toll gate remain shut and under the purview of the panel until full investigations and hearings are concluded.

To show their displeasure, the protesters are calling for a demonstration–#OccupyLekkiTollGate– to be held on Saturday.

Below are some Nigerians, including Omoyele Sowore, convener of RevolutionNow movement, showing their support for the protest.

No to the reopening #Lekkitollgate, the perpetrators of #LekkiMassacre must be brought to book. @jidesanwoolu #Buratai must be brought before @IntlCrimCourt #RevolutionNow #Buharimustgo pic.twitter.com/MBNnFAzOPi

Advertisement

— Omoyele Sowore (@YeleSowore) February 8, 2021

Lagos State government, Lekki Concession Company and some members of the Lagos State Judicial Panel members inspired the #OccupyLekkiTollGate protest planned for 7am on Saturday, February 13.

Advertisement

— 'Gbénga Ṣẹ̀san (@gbengasesan) February 8, 2021

Seeing #OccupyLekkiTollGate trend has made me smile. One of the sincerest smiles I've worn in days.

Let's do this!

Advertisement

— Uduak-estelle, Scion of B.E.📖 (@U_estelle) February 8, 2021

Its exactly three months and eight days since peaceful protesters were sent to thier early graves at the Lekki Toll gate, Yet no one is answering to the genocidal attacks. We won't keep quiet. In an Unjust Society, Silence is an heinous crime. Why wont we #OccupyLekkiTollGate pic.twitter.com/WqgPeYHwGv

— Asiwaju_himself 🇳🇬 (@Deji_Obadofin) February 8, 2021

We will not allow these government to brainwash us ,we need justice for those heroes that sacrificed there lives at the lekki massacre. Enough of these oppression and tyranny.#OccupyLekkiTollGate pic.twitter.com/Obv0DWDlPm

— obikoya Adebowale (@obikoyaemmanue1) February 8, 2021

No Justice, No Re-Opening of Lekki Toll Gate…

Pls let's retweet this fast#OccupyLekkiTollGate pic.twitter.com/Yprx8640Y2

— Akin Blog 🇳🇬 (@STermined) February 8, 2021

What your occupation? My occupation is to #OccupyLekkiTollGate on Saturday February 13th.

To fight for justice. pic.twitter.com/qnEQcf56w6

— Hawt Sturvss🌼💖 (@Shez_Weird) February 8, 2021

We need #SoroSokeRadio back online.
We need our HOTLINE back:

Press 1 for medical.
Press 2 for legal.
Press 3 for food and supplies.
Press 4, 5, or 6 for mental health emergencies.

This time, no going back until JUSTICE is served.#OccupyLekkiTollGate #RevolutionNow#EndSARS

— Ayemojubar (@ayemojubar) February 8, 2021

Best thing I have seen all day is the #OccupyLekkiTollGate …

— UcheMychael (@uchemychael) February 8, 2021

The Dead cannot cry out for justice. It is a duty of the living to do so for them. #OccupyLekkiTollGate

— Adeyemo Ridwan (@son_of_ot) February 8, 2021

#OccupyLekkiTollGate no justice, no reopening! pic.twitter.com/nTZ93HKwL4

— oresanwo akintunde (@Ziggies12) February 8, 2021

So much love this Generation of Young Nigerians of which I'm part of..We #OccupyLekkiTollGate Until our demands are being met and Justice Served!✊✊

— Brownie⭕ (@OG_buikem) February 8, 2021

Justice restores Dignity. The fallen would rest in peace when Justice prevails. #EndSARS #OccupyLekkiTollGate #WeAreNotWhoWeUseToBe pic.twitter.com/QNN0aCTG28

— Mr.Reason (@ReasonEugene) February 8, 2021