Fatshimetrie – Protest against poverty and bad governance in Nigeria
The scene in Abuja was striking: hundreds of protesters gathered to voice their discontent over growing poverty, daily hardships and bad governance. Under the slogan “Enough is Enough – Revolution Now”, these determined men and women braved tear gas fired by the police to make their voices heard.
The situation in Nigeria is critical. Food and fuel prices are at alarming heights, with a bag of rice now selling for close to N100,000 and a litre of petrol exceeding N1,000. Ordinary citizens are struggling to meet their basic needs, while insecurity and widespread poverty are undermining their daily lives.
The protesters, drawn from diverse social backgrounds, have united their voices to demand concrete changes. These protests, launched under the evocative slogan #FearlessInOctober, reflect a frustration accumulated against a ruling class disconnected from the reality of the people.
At the heart of this unrest, a protester spoke forcefully: “The Nigerian government seeks to repress us, to silence us, but today, we show them that our voices cannot be stifled. We will not remain silent in the face of misery, suffering, insecurity and bad governance. The cost of living is reaching unsustainable heights, and yet, we are asked to be silent? No.”
The organizers of the protests call on the government to take immediate measures to address the economic crisis that is suffocating the country and to guarantee dignified living conditions for all Nigerians. The demands of the protesters are clear: a radical change of direction to get the country out of the rut and offer a better future to its citizens.
In these troubled times, when the economic and social emergency is felt in every home, the voice of the Nigerian people is rising, determined and unyielding. On the streets of Abuja, the struggle for social justice and accountable governance resonates as a rallying cry. Nigeria, in all its diversity and resilience, stands up to demand a better future.