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Nigeria’s Unyielding Protest: Crackdown, Online Uprisings, and the Russian Flag

Benita OrumabyBenita Oruma
August 6, 2024
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Nigeria’s Unyielding Protest: Crackdown, Online Uprisings, and the Russian Flag
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Five days into the nationwide protest and the situation remains unchanged, bearing a monotonous pattern of unwavering determination from demonstrators juxtaposed with intensifying government crackdown. Security forces have become a ubiquitous presence, their aim clear: to quell the dissent.

While the physical protest ground faces increasing pressure, the online space has ignited with a new fervor. Online activists, often labeled “keypad warriors,” Inspired by the successful overthrow of the Bangladeshi government are rallying support and urging continued defiance. However, the stark reality is that such victories are often fraught with fatalities. The question hangs heavy in the air: Must Nigeria replicate this path of bloodshed to achieve change?

The harrowing memories of the #EndSARS protests has dampened enthusiasm for this new wave of demonstrations. Nigerians could barely hold on to change in the hands of a government who supposed he had a “right” to the seat with his controversial “Emi lo Kan” campaign. Despite these, a small but determined group of Nigerians has taken to the streets only to be chased back and intimidated by security operatives.

In a televised address on Sunday, the president outlined several government efforts aimed at reassuring Nigerians of their “care” through various “economic reform projects,” which are intended to bolster confidence in the “Renewed Hope Agenda” and the assertion that the “government is working.”

President Tinubu stated, “My dear Nigerians, especially our youth, I have heard you loud and clear. I understand the pain and frustration driving these protests, and I want to assure you that our government is committed to listening and addressing your concerns.”

However, these “so-called” assurances have done nothing to reassure Nigerians as the protests persist, with security agencies reportedly attempting to intimidate the people into “non-participation.” However, the number of protesters on the streets has significantly decreased. In Abuja, the situation is calm as security forces have occupied the MKO Abiola Stadium, a primary protest venue. Video footage shows police patrolling the streets alongside armed thugs wielding cutlasses and axes, likely aiming to intimidate and harm protesters. Lagos has seen a reduced number of demonstrators as security is heightened in the protest area. Several states, including Plateau, have imposed curfews to quell unrest. Conversely, some northern states continue to witness substantial protest activity.

A particularly strange development involves protesters displaying the Russian flag and calling for Russian intervention in Nigeria. This is absurd for several reasons. First, as a sovereign nation, Nigeria cannot be invaded by Russia. This is a basic fact understood by most adults. Second, this incident highlights the alarmingly low educational standards, particularly in the North, where such misconceptions can prevail.

The situation in Nigeria is increasingly dire, with a sense of hopelessness prevailing. The government has asserted that its current policies are for the betterment of Nigerians and insists that no changes will be made. However, these promises appear to be nothing more than “smoke and mirrors,” as they have not resulted in any tangible improvements for the nation. Instead, Nigeria has seen a significant decline in the past year under Tinubu’s administration.

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Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma is a lawyer in training, a 400 level student in the university of Ibadan. She is a content writer with interest in corporate affairs and the marketplace.

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