OccupyNigeria protests have been ongoing, and in Lagos, actress Bimbo Akintola, and other celebrities and top human rights activists have been at the forefront.

Speaking earlier, Nollywood actress, Bimbo Akintola, addressed the gathering by calling on total support from the masses to say no fuel subsidy removal.

“We no dey vex, no be vex matter, it is our right (the protest). For every one in your area, tell them to come out, it means we will all die of starvation [if fuel subsidy is removed].” Bimbo told the gathering.

Speaking further, the award winning actress said, “As dem don increase dis money, every other thing don rise. Transport, food, and others don rise, meanwhile, our salary no rise.

“This is not about violence; it is about us saying no. enough is enough. Let’s stand for our rights. Nigeria owes us because we are citizens of Nigeria. We don’t have good basic amenities; we are tired and saying NO. Stand for your family and children,” she concluded amidst cheers from the protesters.