Nigerian authorities are on high alert as the planned #EndBadGovernance protests draw near, with President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima warning against potential violence and anarchy.
The government has deployed a significant security presence, with 4,200 personnel stationed in the Federal Capital Territory alone.
Despite assurances that protesters’ rights will be respected, the government has emphasized the need for peace and stability, cautioning against leaderless protests.
However, many Nigerians and civil society groups remain resolute in their determination to exercise their constitutional right to peaceful assembly and expression.
The protests are part of a broader wave of demonstrations sweeping across Africa, with similar movements in Kenya and Uganda, signaling a growing demand for change and accountability on the continent.
