Despite warnings from the Federal Government and the Nigerian Police Force, planners of the October 1 protest against hardship in the country have pledged to carry out the scheduled event.
Omoyele Sowore, a former presidential candidate and protest leader, confirmed on Monday via social media that the nationwide protest will take place peacefully across the country, with the major event taking place at Eagles Square in Abuja.
According to Sowore, the protests are in response to the current government’s massive devastation, starvation, insecurity, and misery perpetrated on Nigerian citizens. He justified the demonstration by citing recent increases in petrol costs, the naira’s depreciation, and rising market prices.
“The protests will hold across all parts of Nigeria because the scale of the devastation, hunger, insecurity, and hardship that this government has unleashed on Nigerians is national,” Sowore stated.
Sowore assured that thousands will participate in the peaceful protest, stressing that the government cannot silence the voices of the Nigerian people.
The Federal Government and Nigerian Police Force have warned against the protest, citing concerns about public safety and potential disruptions.
However, Sowore remains resolute, stating, “We are fully prepared. Our organizers are on the ground and will not be going into hiding. These are revolutionary times; Nigerians will hit the streets en masse starting from 7 am on October 1.”
NO GOING BACK! #FearlessInOctober https://t.co/J3iqhTl8Sv
— Omoyele Sowore (@YeleSowore) September 30, 2024
