Reno Omokri, a social commentator, has sparked controversy by labelling protesters from Abia and other states with low minimum wages and unpaid salaries as "invaders" in Lagos.
According to Omokri, individuals from Abia, where Governor Alex Otti owes workers for several months and pays less than ₦30,000, are not genuine protesters but rather "foot soldiers" seeking to destroy Lagos' infrastructure and progress.
Omokri pointed out that Lagos provides free healthcare, subsidised public schools for all, irrespective of ethnic origin, free soup kitchens for people experiencing poverty, and has funded 80 innovative start-ups for Lagos youths between 2020 and 2024. The state has also distributed almost 20,000 tablets to pupils from middle and low-income families to enhance their education.
He questioned the motives of protesters who leave their underdeveloped states like Abia to demonstrate in Lagos, suggesting that "something is fishy." Omokri urged people to fact-check his claims, emphasizing that one cannot leave a "hell" and protest in a "near paradise."
Omokri specifically mentioned that it makes no sense for people from Abia, Nasarawa, Anambra, and Plateau to protest in Lagos, as these states pay less than ₦30,000 as minimum wage, and some owe workers for several months. In contrast, Lagos pays ₦70,000 as minimum wage and does not owe workers.
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