Nigerians are raising concerns over the timing of the Oro Festival in Lagos, which is scheduled to run from August 1 to August 15. This festival, a significant Yoruba cultural event, overlaps with a period when some groups plan to hold protests against the country’s economic hardships.

The Lagos State government announced the festival in a notice that quickly went viral on social media. The Oro Festival is known for its important rituals and will take place across various Lagos communities.

The announcement has sparked accusations that the festival is being strategically scheduled to interfere with the planned demonstrations. Last year, during the governorship election, the timing of the Oro Festival was also questioned for potentially restricting voter participation against the ruling party.

As the festival dates approach, many Nigerians are expressing their doubts and frustrations online, wondering if the timing of the Oro Festival is a deliberate tactic to disrupt the protests.