#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Protests to Persist Until Demands Are Met, Say Protesters

Protesters have vowed to continue their demonstrations unless President Bola Tinubu meets their demands. The protests, which have gained momentum under the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria movement, call for substantial changes in governance and highlight the need for accountability from leadership.

During a press briefing in Abuja, Damilare Adenola, Director of Mobilisation for the Take It Back Movement, expressed deep frustration with what he described as prolonged oppression under the current administration. He criticized recent court orders that attempted to restrict protesters to specific locations, calling them an “aberration.”

“Our presence here today is an announcement that we have been oppressed for too long,” Adenola stated. “Today, we have risen. We are saying to the president that unless President Bola Tinubu accedes to our demands, we will remain on the streets. We want to see the president on the street. During the protest, he was on the street.”

Ayoola Babalola, another leader of the Take It Back Movement, criticized the heavy security presence around the Moshood Abiola Stadium, where the protests are being contained, describing it as an embarrassment to the nation.

The protesters are determined to maintain their presence and continue advocating for change until their concerns are addressed by the government. They emphasize the importance of peaceful demonstration and the need for the government to listen to the voices of its citizens to bring about meaningful reform.