The protest kicked off at the Alake of Egbaland’s Palace and proceeded through strategic parts of the city, including the Egba Central Mosque in Kobiti, where they were met by the Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engineer Noimot Salako-Oyedele.
By Afolabi Ayodele
Abeokuta, Ogun State | April 10, 2025
In a bold and emotional demonstration, a group of women, under the leadership of Adeshola Kogbodoku, took to the streets of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, to protest the growing insecurity and hardship affecting their communities.
The women, representing diverse ethnic and social backgrounds, marched peacefully through major streets, holding placards with powerful messages such as “Stop destroying our farms,” “Stop killing our farmers,” “Keep Fulani cows off our land,” and “Stop raping our children.” Their unified voice echoed concerns over the persistent attacks on farmers by suspected criminal herders, which they claimed have rendered many farmlands inaccessible and destroyed the agricultural livelihood of many families.
The protest kicked off at the Alake of Egbaland’s Palace and proceeded through strategic parts of the city, including the Egba Central Mosque in Kobiti, where they were met by the Deputy Governor of Ogun State, Engineer Noimot Salako-Oyedele.
In a brief but significant interaction, the Deputy Governor assured the women that their concerns had been duly noted and would be taken up immediately with the Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun. She further promised that all the issues raised including insecurity, rising food prices, poor healthcare services, and lack of proper childcare support would be presented at higher government levels for urgent action.
The women later converged at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Secretariat in Oke Ilewo, where they further addressed the press and civil society, urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Dapo Abiodun to respond swiftly to their cries and provide lasting solutions to the crises affecting women and children in the state.
Speaking on behalf of the protesters, Adeshola Kogbodoku passionately explained how insecurity and unchecked violence had made it nearly impossible for many women to farm or carry out their economic activities safely. She emphasized that without immediate intervention, the situation could worsen, threatening food security and social stability in the region.
“This is not just about women. It is about the survival of families, the future of our children, and the peace of our communities,” she declared.
The protest was widely praised for being peaceful, well-organized, and focused on pressing grassroots issues, signaling a growing civic awareness and demand for accountability from women across the country.
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