Across Nigeria, the 2025 Democracy Day was marked not only with remembrance — but with resistance. From Lagos to Kaduna, Ibadan to Port Harcourt, citizens, especially youths, flooded the streets in peaceful protest under one banner: End Bad Governance.
In Lagos, a powerful image of a man holding a handwritten banner captured attention online and offline. The message was clear, urgent, and emotional — enough is enough. Protesters cited ongoing insecurity, economic hardship, corruption, and rising youth unemployment as core reasons for their action.
The peaceful protest, led by civil society groups and youth-led movements like the Take It Back Movement, gained massive traction and support. Demonstrators demanded real reform, accountability, and inclusive governance — not just promises.
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“How can a country so blessed continue to fail its people?” one protester asked, visibly emotional. “We are tired of watching our leaders enrich themselves while we struggle to survive.”
Observers noted that this year’s Democracy Day protests were larger and more organized than in previous years, reflecting the growing political awareness and unity among Nigerian youths. Protesters also emphasized that their movement was nonviolent and apolitical — focused purely on national progress.
As chants echoed through the streets, one thing became clear: Nigerian youths are no longer silent. Their voices are rising — and with it, the demand for a country that works for all.
📅 Posted on: June 12, 2025 | 🏷️ Labels: June 12, Protest, Bad Governance, Youth Movement, NSMedia
