In Abuja, frustrated Nigerians, primarily youths, are voicing their anger against President Bola Tinubu’s government during the ongoing nationwide protests. They accuse the administration of oppressing dissent and allowing corruption to flourish among politicians while citizens face dire hardships.
One protester expressed deep concern over widespread hunger, stating, “The government is trying to suppress the Nigerian people to the point where we fear expressing our fundamental rights. Today, we are here to show that our voices cannot be silenced.” He continued, emphasizing that the government’s negligence has led to severe suffering: “With the current state of insecurity, poor leadership, and failing systems in healthcare and education, we refuse to remain silent.”
Another participant pointed to the rampant corruption, saying, “Yahaya Bello and Emefiele are stealing without consequences. A bag of rice now costs around N100,000, and fuel is over N1,000. How can we not protest when we are starving?”
Reports from SaharaReporters indicate that some protesters faced violence from police in Abuja, where officers deployed tear gas and ammunition against those peacefully demonstrating against the administration’s failures. Videos showed protesters fleeing in panic around the Jabi and Utako areas of the Federal Capital Territory.
The sentiments echo a widespread call for accountability and change, as citizens demand their voices be heard amid growing frustration.
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