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#EndBadGovernance: Here’s all that happened on Day 6

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As the #EndBadGovernance protests in Nigeria entered their sixth day, the movement continued to evolve across different parts of the country, with varying levels of intensity and diverse forms of expression. Here's a comprehensive overview of the situation:

1. Rivers State:

- Protesters stormed the Eleme-Onne section of the East-West Road, a crucial route connecting Port Harcourt to key business facilities.

- The demonstration disrupted vehicular movement, highlighting issues of poverty, hunger, and high food costs.

- Protesters demanded job creation, infrastructure development, and revival of local refineries.

- Some demonstrators gathered at former Governor Nyesom Wike's residence in Port Harcourt.

2. Katsina State:

- The protest took a religious turn, with residents organizing large prayer gatherings.

- Interdenominational crowds prayed for divine intervention to address economic hardships, hunger, insecurity, and governance failures.

- Organizers are mobilizing nationwide support for prayer sessions in mosques and churches on August 10th, 2024.

3. Abuja (Federal Capital Territory):

- Protests have significantly dwindled, with only two women holding a sit-out at the Moshood Abiola stadium.

- Government restrictions have limited access to the central business district.

- Protesters criticize the government's response as inadequate, calling for reduced petroleum prices and improved governance.

- Concerns persist about the heavy-handed suppression of protests in Abuja compared to other regions.

4. Lagos:

- Organizers suspended the protest for 24 hours, citing threats from sponsored thugs.

- A congress was held to strategize the next steps, with plans for a rally on Wednesday to honor those killed during the protests.

- Incidents of violence were reported, with thugs attacking journalists covering the protest at Freedom Park, Ojota.

5. General Observations:

- The protests have been marked by clashes with security forces in some areas.

- Demonstrators express dissatisfaction with President Tinubu's speech, claiming it failed to address their demands.

- There are reports of fatalities, particularly in the northern parts of the country.

- The movement appears to be losing momentum in some areas while gaining traction in others.

- Protesters are adapting their strategies, incorporating prayer sessions and planning commemorative events.

6. Government Response:

- Authorities have imposed restrictions on protest locations in some areas, particularly in Abuja.

- Security forces have been deployed to maintain order, sometimes resulting in confrontations with protesters.

- The government's approach has been criticized as inadequate by protest organizers.

As the situation remains fluid, the #EndBadGovernance movement continues to highlight issues of economic hardship, poor governance, and systemic failures across Nigeria.

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