The organizers of the #EndBadGovernance protest in Lagos have temporarily suspended their activities to evaluate progress and develop new strategies. This decision comes in response to a statement by Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, declaring that protests in any part of the state are now illegal. Fayoade cited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent speech, claiming it addressed the protesters’ demands.
Despite this, Comrade Hassan Taiwo Soweto, a key organizer, stated that the protesters would not be intimidated by security operatives’ threats. He clarified that the suspension was a tactical move, not a response to police warnings. “The constitution allows for peaceful protest. We decided to take the day off to enable us to assess progress and to also re-strategize. We won’t bow to any idle threat,” Soweto said, emphasizing the group’s determination to continue their cause.
Soweto assured that an announcement regarding their next steps would be made before the end of the day. The protesters remain resolute, refusing to yield to what they perceive as the authorities’ coercion. The suspension is seen as a strategic pause rather than an end to their movement against bad governance.