#EndBadGovernance Protesters March in Lagos, Demand Economic Reforms

 

Protesters advocating for an improved economic situation in Nigeria marched on Tuesday from Ikeja Under Bridge to Gani Fawehinmi Park, Ojota, Lagos, where they were met with support from the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olanrewaju Ishola, who provided water and snacks for the demonstrators.

The protest, organized by various civil society groups, saw participants holding placards with messages calling for an end to economic hardship across the country. One of the protest coordinators, Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), emphasized the urgency of addressing Nigeria's worsening economic conditions.

"We are here to exercise our rights as citizens and to highlight the suffering that millions of Nigerians are facing," Sowore said. He called on the Federal Government to take swift action to alleviate the hardship and punish corrupt individuals responsible for the nation's challenges.

Another coordinator, Hassan Soweto, a member of the Youth Rights Campaign, echoed these concerns, urging the government to address the growing hunger and hardship. He emphasized that the protesters were acting in the collective interest of Nigerians, and should not be viewed negatively.

Juwon Sanyaolu, the National Coordinator of the ‘Take It Back Movement,’ added that the government needs to do more to alleviate the suffering of the masses. "We want our president to take steps to ease the economic hardship faced by citizens," he said.

Commissioner of Police Olanrewaju Ishola, who was present at Gani Fawehinmi Park, ensured that the protest remained peaceful, providing security as well as refreshments for the demonstrators. The atmosphere was lively, with a disk jockey playing music to entertain the crowd.

The peaceful protest aimed to bring attention to the country's economic struggles and push for urgent reforms to improve the living conditions of Nigerians.