Today, people are protesting at Gani Fawehinmi Park Ojota, Lagos against economic hardship and bad governance. The park, along with Peace Park, had been approved by the court as an allowable area for this kind of demonstration.
The protesters started from Ikeja, under the bridge and got to Ojota around 11 a.m. Their voices were heard as they moved chanting; “All we are saying is End Bad Governance” as they proceeded to the park.
Security has been tight, with the Counterterrorism Unit of the Nigeria Police Force closely monitoring the event. In addition to maintaining order, the police were seen preparing and singing to manage the crowd.
Different scenes have come out of the protest. Videos posted on X show both pro- and anti-protesters clashing, adding tension to the atmosphere.
In another video, a male individual is captured naked in a dramatic gesture supporting the protest’s cause.
By noon, the area was densely packed with protesters. Some were observed standing and listening to speeches from other protesters and the rest were chanting and airing their displeasures and aspirations for a new Nigeria.
The key messages of the protesters are demands for freedom, peace, and better government. Their demonstration shows increasing frustration with the current economic and political situation in Nigeria.
