The protest, supported by the Students Union (SU) of the University of Ibadan (UI), was held as early as 7.00 a.m. The SU president, Bolaji Aweda, said the protest became necessary following the expiration of a 7-day ultimatum given to the management of both UI and UCH. Aweda, who alleged a power play among the stakeholders, added that the lack of electricity had lasted over 82 days.