The #EndBadGovernance protest, scheduled from August 1 to August 10, has lost momentum in Nigeria’s capital.
Authorities in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) had obtained a court order restricting protesters to the MKO Abiola National Stadium, denying them access to Eagle Square.
On the first day, protesters attempted to gather at Eagle Square but were dispersed by police using teargas after hours of resistance.
Security forces struggled to control various groups blocking roads and lighting bonfires across Abuja, while the protest continued peacefully at the stadium.
However, by Saturday morning, no protesters were present at the stadium, leaving only policemen and journalists observing the scene.
“Them don go do weekend,” said a policeman who mocked the protesters while chatting with his colleagues.
However, some supporters of the protest posted a video where about 25 people were seen dancing in a group.
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Credit – Daily Trust