As the #EndBadGovernance protests commence nationwide, some enraged protesters in Abuja have voiced their frustration with the country’s economic situation.
Despite a court order restraining their activities, the angry demonstrators gathered at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in the nation’s capital.
An FCT resident named Emmanuel Larry said that hunger drove him to join the protest on Thursday morning.
He emphasized that the government must heed their demands, asserting that contrary to some speculations that the protests wouldn’t take place, the demonstrations will be held from August 1 to August 10.
“Today is the hunger day, we all promise you that we are going to be the streets of Abuja. Hunger has brought me out, I don’t have money to buy fuel,” he said.
“I don’t have money to buy whatever, there is total bad governance. The government has used propaganda and fake news to tell you that the protests have been cancelled.
“The protests have not been cancelled, we are on the street. It is for 10 days. If our demands are not being met, we will remain on the streets. Hunger, insecurity, and poor housing have brought me out. A lot of things are going on in this country.”