An Abuja protester has pledged never to remain silent in the face of the nation’s suffering, hunger, and economic difficulties.
He made this declaration after Nigerian police used tear gas to scatter protestors on Tuesday.
According to the protester: “The Nigerian government seeks to repress, suppress, and oppress the Nigerian people to the point where they become too afraid to express their fundamental rights.
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“However, today, we are showing the government through our actions that our voices can never be silenced. The government should not expect us to remain quiet in the face of poverty, suffering, insecurity, and poor leadership across all sectors.
“A bag of rice costs nearly N100,000, and we are paying over N1,000 for fuel. And you say that’s not enough? No.”
The #FearlessInOctober demonstrations drew Nigerians from all walks of life, starting on Tuesday morning. The purpose of the protests is to put pressure on the government to deal with the nation’s economic problems and guarantee that all residents have improved living conditions.
