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  • Ibadan Circular Road: Residents stage peaceful protest

    Ibadan Circular Road: Residents stage peaceful protest

    Following the expiration of seven days ultimate given to Oyo State Government, residents affected by the Ibadan Circular Road Corridor project yesterday took to the streets to stage a peaceful protest.

    The protesters, who carried placards, banners and posters, arrived at Ibadan end of Ibadan-Ife Road at about 10am, causing gridlock.

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    The protesters later marched through Idi-Ape to join their counterparts at the state secretariat, Agodi Ibadan, where the protest peaked.

    The arrival of the protesters led to a temporary shutdown of the secretariat, as the protesters were denied access. Visitors and those who had business interest suffered delay while the protest lasted.

    The demonstrators, who dispersed around 4:30pm, vowed to continue the protest until they get the attention of Governor Seyi Makinde.