EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protesters reconvene after tear gas attack in Abuja

The #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protesters have reconvened at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abuja's Federal Capital Territory, just minutes after being teargassed at the popular Berger roundabout. Despite the police's attempt to disperse them, the protesters regrouped at the stadium, resolute in their demand for government action. Upon arrival, the protesters chanted their determination not to back down until the Federal Government addresses their grievances. Speaking to journalists, a protester named Tari condemned the actions of the police, expressing that their resolve remains unshaken. 'The police must explain to us why they are harassing us. There is hunger in the land. We remain resolute; we will remain on the streets unless the President listens to us,' she stated.

Another protester, Michael Zayi, criticized the government's response, emphasizing the peaceful nature of their demonstration. 'It is very bad. When a child cries and the parent doesn’t listen, the results are always not palatable. We are peaceful protesters. The issue behind the issue is that if the president had listened to us, we would not have been in this situation,' he said. Zayi further added, 'Hope is alive when persistence is in motion. The worst thing in life is not death but hunger. People are hungry. No amount of teargas will stop us from demanding better lives for ourselves.'

The protesters continue to stand firm in their calls for change, highlighting the urgent need for government intervention in addressing the nation's economic and social issues.