Protesters have taken to the streets in Abuja and Lagos today, continuing demonstrations against the economic difficulties facing Nigerians.
The protests, tagged #FearlessInOctober, are a continuation of the #EndBadGovernance movement that began in August in response to rising hardship caused by government policies.
In the Federal Capital Territory, demonstrators gathered as early as 7 am at Utako market, with participants decrying the worsening living conditions.
The Director of Mobilisation for the Take It Back Movement, Damilare Adenola blamed the Federal Government’s policies for the economic crisis.
Similarly, in Lagos, protesters assembled at the Ikeja Underbridge, chanting solidarity songs and displaying placards with messages such as “Reverse electricity tariff now” and “Reduce petrol price to N197 per litre.” The protest was closely monitored by heavy security, including police, the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.
Among the protesters in Lagos was the former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress and a key figure in the EndBadGovernance movement, Omoyele Sowore.
Sowore joined the crowd in calling for an end to Nigeria’s economic challenges.
Civil society groups such as the Take It Back Movement, Education Rights Campaign, Coalition for Revolution, and Socialist Workers League are leading the protests. The demonstrations are the second time in two months that Nigerians have protested against the government’s handling of the economy.
Security forces continue to maintain a presence at protest locations to ensure order, while the protests gain momentum across different regions.
