According to several reports, president Goodluck Jonathan and other dignitaries in his convoy were booed and stoned earlier today at the Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile Ife, Osun State, Nigeria.
The president’s visit was cut short after students of the institution barricaded the roads and prevented him from entering the school premises.
They displayed placards with inscriptions like: “We Condemn Jos Killing of Students, Students Are Not Chicken”, Don’t Sell Education As You Sold Electricity.”, We Demand Total Reversal of 2014 Hiked School Fees, We are Not Responsible For Jonathan’s Ineptitude.” And many more.
The angry students were said to be shouting “ole” “ole” (“thief” “thief”) at the president, Ekiti State governor, Ayo Fayose and other notable politicians who attended the event
The president was whisked away in a chopper amidst the uproar.
