20/07/2024
Nationwide Protest Scheduled for August 1-10, 2024

A nationwide protest titled "End Bad Government in Nigeria 2024" is scheduled to take place from August 1st to August 10th, 2024. The protest, organized under the banner "10 Days of Rage," aims to address multiple grievances against the current government. This movement is expected to be widespread, involving significant participation from various regions, tribes, and religious groups across the country.
Protest Details:
The protest will run for ten days, from August 1st to August 10th, 2024. Its main slogan, "We Are Not Slaves," emphasizes the protesters' resolve. The scope of the protest is nationwide, with major activities planned in key cities including Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port Harcourt, Enugu, and Kaduna. The protesters have outlined several primary demands, including ending subsidy scams and reducing fuel prices to below ₦300 per liter, reverting tertiary education fees to previous rates by reversing subsidies, restoring affordable electricity tariffs, reinstating previous import duty rates, publicly disclosing and reducing the salaries and allowances of all senators, House of Representatives members, and the Speaker. They also demand the establishment of an emergency fund to support SMEs, ensuring INEC's independence with transparent processes for appointing its chairman, mandating INEC to electronically transmit live electoral results, reopening national borders, reforming the EFCC, declaring a state of emergency on inflation, and reforming the judiciary.
Mobilization and Logistics:
Protesters are advised to wear white (with black) attire. They are also encouraged to bring placards, handkerchiefs, a bottle of water, a white cloth or ribbon, and the Nigerian flag. Meet-up locations include all LGA, House of Rep members' residences, and Governor’s offices across the country.
