While the government prepares for the traditional celebrations, certain groups have slated this day to begin sustained protests against the current hardship, which they attribute to ‘bad governance.’ This planned protest, tagged #FearlessInOctober or EndBadGovernanceProtestInNigeria 2.0, follows a similar 10-day protest in August where thousands across various states expressed grievances against government policies.

The August protests focused on reversing government policies, including the removal of subsidy on petrol, floating the naira, and increasing electricity tariffs. Despite passionate pleas and cautions from authorities, protests turned violent, with attacks on persons and infrastructure.

To prevent a repeat of the August violence, the presidency is engaging with protest organizers to reach an understanding before October 1. Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga said that the government supports peaceful protests but is apprehensive about potential riots.

“Government is not against any peaceful protest by Nigerians. After all, it is their fundamental right to stage any protest.

“But government is always apprehensive about such protests degenerating into a riot as we experienced in August or the 2020 EndSARS protest in many parts of the country.

“Security agencies have been discussing with some of the organisers and they are being monitored so that they do not plunge the country into chaos or allow themselves to be used by internal and external forces which want to subvert the country and the 16-month-old administration”, he said.

He highlighted that economic reforms have started yielding dividends, citing indicators from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

Since the August protests, the economic situation has worsened. Petrol prices have risen to over N1,000, and the exchange rate exceeds N1,600..

Lindlady:
We will protest until Tinubu resigns. He is of no use to Nigerians.

helinues:
Should we allow the idlers to disrupt the independence day celebration? Hell No

They will be taken care of

Peledonomy:


I just saw this on Twitter.

Are loan apps still public shaming people? I thought it was illegal.

Lindlady:
Why do you keep supporting anything evil to the detriment of the masses? Are you a devil reincarnate? Answer me.

helinues:


But your activities for years on this forum have just been full of evil and wickedness.

How many senseless trolling monikers are you going to create today?

Someone will scatter whatever business you lay your hand on same way you are scattering this forum by manipulating the statistics with senseless trolling monikers for years . That's is inevitable

vanbonattel:
People shouldn't waste their time protesting.

My candid advice.

Kosiso12:


You saw it on twitter or you are the one who received it? Pay them their money Ogbeni.

Godfullsam:


They will protest and nothing you and your balablu government can do about it.

helinues:
Should we allow the idlers to disrupt the independence day celebration? Hell No

They will be taken care of

helinues:
Should we allow the idlers to disrupt the independence day celebration? Hell No

They will be taken care of

helinues:
Should we allow the idlers to disrupt the independence day celebration? Hell No

They will be taken care of

Ofunaofu:


Who are you referring to as "the idlers"?

Because, as far as Nairaland is concerned, you are the one and only idler. A very disruptive individual.

Peledonomy:



Hahahahah. Oboi I defaulted on loan apps since 2021. No loan app dey give me money again.

vanbonattel:


Comedians

Make sure you all come out with red noses, the type that clowns 🤡 wear in a circus

vanbonattel:
People shouldn't waste their time protesting.

My candid advice.

helinues:
Should we allow the idlers to disrupt the independence day celebration? Hell No

They will be taken care of