By Onyekachi Eze
The popular Igbo adage that “only a tree that hears it would stand to be cut down, but human beings take to his heels on noticing danger” played out on Tuesday at the Imo State House of Assembly complex, Owerri on hearing of a purported visit of the “EndSARS” protesters.
The Lawmakers had slated to sit for its plenary session on Tuesday October 20, 2020. But on getting reports that EndSARS protesters were reportedly hitting the complex, they lawmakers took to their heels.
But for the fear of possibly being visited or besieged by the youths protesting for the reform and end of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, they were not seen anywhere around the Assembly complex along the Ikemba Ojukwu centre, Owerri.
Recall that there have been nationwide protests by Nigeria Youths, registering their discountenance over the alleged attack, extortion and brutality by the SARS officials.
Trumpeta Newspaper gathered that the protests which were earlier perceived to had lasted for few days is said to have taken another dimension, as government activities seen to be visited as well.
Against this backdrop, the Imo State Legislature due to fear, glaringly cancelled their sitting which should have been held on Tuesday.
Authoritative information obtained by this Newspaper has it that the members on the early hours of Tuesday received a danger signal that the protesters might visit them, hence they quickly left the complex.
This was as Imo youths in their own protest beckoned on the State Government of Senator Hope Uzodinma to fix the deplorable state of the roads across Imo.
Worried by this development, the Legislators reportedly went into hibernation to avoid stories that touch the heart.
Date for a fresh resumption is yet to be ascertained as at the time of going to report. Sources in the complex disclosed that resumption might be when the coast is clear.
In a related development, due to fear of the unforeseen, a public hearing slated for today (Thursday) on a VAPP bill has been called off until a later date.
According to the convener, reason for the cancellation was to avoid risk of lives as a result of the “ENDSARS” protesters.
