#EndBadGovernmentInNigeria protest has taken off in Abuja.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that despite the planned nationwide protests against hardship set for August 1, some Nigerians have already taken to the streets in Abuja to voice their grievances.
This Nigerian news platform understands that food and basic commodities prices have skyrocketed recently.
Nigeria is facing one of the worst inflation and economic crises due to the government’s removal of petrol subsidies and the unification of foreign exchange rates.
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As a result of this, Nigerians and other civil society groups have decided to hit the streets to air their grievances and make their voices heard.
Leading the early demonstrations is popular social media influencer Vincent Otse, widely known as Very Dark Man.
He was spotted carrying a placard and protesting alongside his friend, capturing the attention of many with his visible and vocal stance.
Otse’s early involvement is seen by many as setting the stage for what promises to be a powerful demonstration of citizens’ demands for change.