Pressure on indigenous businesses is growing due to certain retail practices. Protesters have raised concerns about the impact of these practices on their livelihoods. They object to the way certain wholesalers are operating, bypassing traditional distribution channels to sell directly to consumers.

This approach allows them to offer lower prices, making competition difficult for other retailers. The protesters argue that this disrupts the usual supply chain, causing problems for local businesses. Further details about the protest and the issues raised are available from the Daily Post Nigeria.