End Bad Governance protests
{{Short description|2024 protests in Nigeria}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2024}}
{{Infobox civil conflict
| date =
| time-begin = 1 August
| time-end = 10 August 2024 (10 days)
| place = Nigeria
| causes = Economic hardship and Bad Governance{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/01/africa/nigeria-mass-protests-against-hunger-intl/index.html|title=Violence erupts as Nigerians protest hunger across the nation|first=Nimi Princewill, Stephanie|last=Busari|date=1 August 2024|website=CNN}}
| goals = Reverse economic reforms of the Bola Tinubu administration
| methods = {{hlist|Mass mobilization | street protests}}
| status = Ended
| side1 = Decentralized protesters (organised by various activist groups){{cite web|access-date=2024-08-02|title=Hardship protest: Organisers dare FG, insist on August rallies|url=https://punchng.com/hardship-protest-organisers-dare-fg-insist-on-august-rallies/|date=27 July 2024}}
| side2 = * {{flagdeco|Nigeria|state}} Government of Nigeria
| leadfigures1 =
| leadfigures2 =
| injuries = 4 protesters{{cite web|access-date=2024-08-02|title=Nigeria protests: Curfew imposed and shots fired in Kano crackdown on 'hunger' demonstrators|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crg4y7wzzdlo|date=1 August 2024|website=BBC News}}
| arrests = 1 journalisthttps://saharareporters.com/2024/08/01/nigeria-police-arrest-daily-independent-journalist-covering-endbadgovernance-protest#:~:text=A%20photo%20journalist%20with%20Daily,Square%20in%20Abuja%20on%20Thursday.
1000+ protesters
}}
The End Bad Governance protests, widely known by the hashtags #EndBadGovernance or #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria, were a series of decentralized mass protests in Nigeria{{Cite web |last=Ahmed |first=Abdulateef |date=2024-08-01 |title=#EndBadGovernance Protests Begin Across Nigerian Cities |url=https://newscentral.africa/endbadgovernance-protests-begin-across-major-nigerian-cities/ |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=News Central TV|language=en-US}} that mainly occurred from 1 August to 10 August 2024, triggered by the rising cost of living in the country.{{Cite web |last=Ugwu |first=Chinagorom |date=2024-08-11 |title=Deadly attack on police, Simon Ekpa's hiring of American lobbyist, other top stories from South-east |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/723250-deadly-attack-on-police-simon-ekpas-hiring-of-american-lobbyist-other-top-stories-from-south-east.html |access-date=2024-08-11 |website=Premium Times Nigeria |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Hundreds protest across Nigeria over soaring cost of living, fuel prices |url=https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/8/1/hundreds-protest-across-nigeria-over-soaring-cost-of-living-fuel-prices |access-date=2024-11-25 |website=Al Jazeera |language=en}}
The demonstrations escalated on 1 August 2024, when a once peaceful protest turned violent after Nigerian security agencies attempted to quell them.{{Cite web |title=#EndBadGovernance Protesters Gather At Abuja Stadium, Kick Off Demonstration Under Heavy Security|url=https://saharareporters.com/2024/08/01/endbadgovernance-protesters-gather-abuja-stadium-kick-demonstration-under-heavy-security#google_vignette |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=Sahara Reporters}}{{Cite web |last=Mojeed |first=Abdulkareem |date=2024-08-01 |title=#EndBadGovernance: Protests turn violent in Kano, Gombe, Abuja |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/719602-endbadgovernance-protests-turn-violent-in-kano-gombe-abuja.html |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=Premium Times Nigeria |language=en}}
Background
The End Bad Governance protests stemmed from Nigeria's growing economic hardship and hunger, which BBC reporter Simi Jolaoso described as the "worst economic crisis in a generation", due to record inflation, especially on food prices. Some experts have linked the crisis to the execution of economic reforms, particularly the removal of fuel subsidies and the devaluation of the Naira following the removal of its peg to the US dollar, under president Bola Tinubu designed to liberalise the Nigerian economy and attract foreign investment.{{cite web|access-date=2024-08-02|first=Simi|last=Jolaoso|title=Nigerians vow 'days of rage' over economic hardships|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cl7yrnwly4ro|website=www.bbc.com}} Various members of the government, including Tinubu himself, have attempted to dissaude protests, with some measures to financially support young people being announced. Protests began on 29 July 2024 as demonstrators were seen on the streets displaying placards with messages like "Enough is Enough," "Stop Anti-Masses Policies," "We Are Not Slaves In Our Country," "Hardship Is Unbearable," and "Fuel Subsidy Must Be Back."{{Cite web |last=Ogunrinde |first=Folashade |date=2024-07-28 |title=#EndBadGovernance Protest: Requesting location, organisers' identities constitutional - Police |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/718206-endbadgovernance-protest-requesting-location-organisers-identities-constitutional-police.html |access-date=2024-07-29 |website=Premium Times Nigeria |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Nigeria |first=News Agency of |date=2024-07-27 |title=FG tightens security at Nigerian borders ahead of #EndBadGovernance protest |url=https://gazettengr.com/fg-tightens-security-at-nigerian-borders-ahead-of-endbadgovernance-protest/ |access-date=2024-07-29 |website=Peoples Gazette Nigeria |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Rapheal |date=2024-07-28 |title=Nigerians divided over #EndBadGovernance protest |url=https://thesun.ng/nigerians-divided-over-endbadgovernance-protest/ |access-date=2024-07-29 |website=The Sun Nigeria |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Abuja Residents Shout 'We're Hungry' Amid Tinubu Minister, Wike's Plea To Shun #EndBadGovernance Protests {{!}} Sahara Reporters |url=https://saharareporters.com/2024/07/28/abuja-residents-shout-were-hungry-amid-tinubu-minister-wikes-plea-shun-endbadgovernance |access-date=2024-07-29 |website=saharareporters.com}} In response, the Nigerian Army on 29 July 2024 blocked major roads leading to Abuja, the capital.{{Cite web |date=2024-07-29 |title=Soldiers 'take over' major Abuja road 72 hours to hunger protest - Daily Trust |url=https://dailytrust.com/breaking-soldiers-take-over-major-abuja-road-72-hours-to-hunger-protest/ |access-date=2024-07-29 |website=dailytrust.com/ |language=en-US}}
Casualties and arrests
On 1 August being the first day of the protests, scores were killed by the Army and Police in a bid to disperse the protesters across Nigeria. Four were shot dead in Borno State and four in Niger State.{{Cite web |title=Nigerian Army Personnel Shoot Dead Four #EndBadGovernance Protesters In Borno |url=https://saharareporters.com/2024/08/01/nigerian-army-personnel-shoot-dead-four-endbadgovernance-protesters-borno |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=saharareporters.com}}{{Cite web |last=Ekile |first=Kachi |date=2024-08-01 |title=Protester shot in Borno, citizens scamper for safety |url=https://thesun.ng/protester-shot-in-borno-citizens-scamper-for-safety/ |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=The Sun Nigeria |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Ariemu |first=Ogaga |date=2024-08-01 |title=August 1 protest: Several protesters reportedly shot dead in Niger |url=https://dailypost.ng/2024/08/01/august-1-protest-several-protesters-reportedly-shot-dead-in-niger/ |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=Daily Post Nigeria |language=en-US}} Three protesters were also reportedly killed in Kaduna State and two in Jigawa State, bringing the total number deaths to at least 14.{{Cite web |last=Raphel |first=Abah |date=2024-08-01 |title=BREAKING: Two dead, many wounded as protesters burn down APC Secretariat in Jigawa |url=https://idomavoice.com/breaking-two-dead-many-wounded-as-protesters-burn-down-apc-secretariat-in-jigawa/ |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=Idoma Voice Newspaper |language=en-US}} In Kano State, four protesters were critically injured and taken to hospital. Jide Oyekunle, a photojournalist with the Daily Independent, was arrested and detained by police while reporting on the protests at Eagle Square in Abuja.
A report from the United Action Front of Civil Society stated that 21 protesters were killed and over 1,100 arrested by police on the first day of the protests. Additionally, 175 people were injured.{{Cite web |title=BREAKING: 21 Protesters Killed During #EndBadGovernance Day 1, Over 1100 Arrested By Nigerian Police, Others – Report |url=https://saharareporters.com/2024/08/02/breaking-21-protesters-killed-during-endbadgovernance-day-1-over-1100-arrested-nigerian |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=saharareporters.com}}
On 2 August, one protester was killed in Abuja by the police. The State Security Service (SSS) arrested two organizers of the protests, identified as Kabir Shehu Yandaki and Habibu Ruma, in Katsina State.
According to report by Business Day, Over 1,000 arrests have been made, and several deaths reported.
Reactions
Simon Ekpa, prime minister of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile (BRGIE), reacted to the decline in South-East residents participating in the protests. He emphasized that the South-East's response demonstrates their loyalty to the Biafran Government.{{Cite web |last=Sunday |first=Ochogwu |date=2024-08-01 |title='Biafrans have spoken in one voice' - Simon Ekpa reacts as South-East shuns hunger protest |url=https://dailypost.ng/2024/08/01/biafrans-have-spoken-in-one-voice-simon-ekpa-reacts-as-south-east-shuns-hunger-protest/ |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=Daily Post Nigeria |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=1 August 2024 |title=Nationwide Protest: Ndigbo shuns protest, opens markets, demands unconditional release of Kanu |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/08/nationwide-protest-ndigbo-shuns-protest-opens-markets-demands-unconditional-release-of-kanu/ |website=Vanguard News}}
Amnesty International called on the Nigerian government to urgently put measures in place to protect protesters' rights.
The United Action Front of Civil Society condemned the violent disruption of the nationwide protests by Nigerian security operatives. The CSO called on the Inspector-General of Police to prevent further violence, expressing disappointment with the police's actions despite prior assurances of peaceful conduct during the protests.{{Cite web |last=Chibundu |first=Janefrances |date=2024-08-01 |title='It's unacceptable' -- CSO kicks against disruption of protest by security personnel |url=https://www.thecable.ng/its-unacceptable-cso-kicks-against-disruption-of-protest-by-security-personnel/ |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=TheCable |language=en-US}}
Amnesty International, the National Human Rights Commission and the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) condemned the use of force on protesters by Nigerian security agencies.{{Cite web |date=2024-08-03 |title=Latest update on protest in Nigeria: Human rights groups condemn alleged attack on Abuja protesters |url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/articles/cv2ggred219o |access-date=2024-08-04 |website=BBC News Pidgin}}
Former vice president Atiku Abubakar condemned the killing of protesters and the physical assaults on journalists by the security operatives.{{Cite web |last=Reporters |first=Our |date=2024-08-02 |title=Protest: Atiku condemns killings, govs pledge to address demands |url=https://punchng.com/protest-atiku-condemns-killings-govs-pledge-to-address-demands/ |access-date=2024-08-04 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}
Reacting to the protests, the Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has called on opposition leaders to take charge and lead the protests against President Tinubu's government.
Timeline of events
= 29 July =
Before the planned start of the demonstrations, some protestors blocked the Abuja–Kaduna Highway{{cite web|first1=Yakubu|last1=Mohammed|access-date=2024-08-02|title=Hardship: Protesters block major road leading to Abuja|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/north-central/718327-breaking-hardship-protesters-block-major-road-leading-to-abuja.html|date=29 July 2024}} and marched in Niger State.{{Cite web |title=BREAKING: #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Protest Begins In Niger State|url=https://saharareporters.com/2024/07/29/breaking-endbadgovernanceinnigeria-protest-begins-niger-state |access-date=2024-07-29 |website=Sahara Reporters}}
=== 1 August ===
Protests began peacefully across Nigeria in States such as Lagos, Kaduna, Kano, Gombe Jigawa, Bornu, and the capital Abuja but turned violent after the Nigeria Police Force shot tear gas and live bullets at protesters in Abuja in an attempt to disperse them.{{Cite web |last=Cyril |date=2024-08-01 |title=Police open fire on protesters at Nyanya |url=https://thesun.ng/police-open-fire-on-protesters-at-nyanya/ |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=The Sun Nigeria |language=en-US}} A journalist identified as Jide Onyekunle was arrested.{{Cite web |title=Nigeria Police Arrest Daily Independent Journalist Covering #EndBadGovernance Protest In Abuja, Seize His Mobile Phone |url=https://saharareporters.com/2024/08/01/nigeria-police-arrest-daily-independent-journalist-covering-endbadgovernance-protest |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=Sahara Reporters}}
Police declared a 24-hour curfew in Bornu state amid protests.{{Cite web |date=2024-08-01 |title=Curfew declared amid hunger protest in Borno |url=https://dailytrust.com/breaking-curfew-declared-amid-hunger-protest-in-borno/ |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-US}} Protests turned violent in Kano, Jigawa and Gombe States as police used live ammunition to disperse the protesters.{{Cite web |last=Muhammad |first=Khaleel |date=2024-08-01 |title=Many injured as protests turn violent in Kano, Jigawa |url=https://dailypost.ng/2024/08/01/many-injured-as-protests-turn-violent-in-kano-jigawa/ |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=Daily Post Nigeria |language=en-US}} A curfew was also declared in Kano, Jigawa, Yobe and Katsina States.{{Cite web |title=Nigerians hit with 24-hour curfews amid protests |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cxr2r5qrn52o |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=BBC |language=en}}
Three protesters were killed by the police in Kaduna after protesters barricaded the Abuja-Kaduna expressway.{{Cite web|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/08/protest-turns-violent-in-kaduna-3-feared-killed/|title=Protest turns violent in Kaduna, 3 feared killed}}
Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike said the Nigerian government was ready for dialogue.{{Cite web |last=Amarachi |date=2024-08-01 |title=#EndbadgovernaceProtest: We're Ready For Dialogue - FCT Minister, Wike Begs Protesters |url=https://www.tori.ng/news/277566/endbadgovernaceprotest-were-ready-for-dialogue-fct.html |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=Tori.ng |language=English}}
More than five protesters were arrested by the police as they tried to enforce the restriction of protesters to Eagle Square in the centre of Abuja. A police helicopter was also deployed to scare the protesters; however, the protesters defied the order.{{Cite web |last=Philip |first=Ukpe |date=1 August 2024 |title=VIDEO: Police Crack Down On Protesters, Arrest Five |url=https://thewhistler.ng/video-police-crack-down-on-protesters-arrest-five |website=The Whistler}} At least 25 protesters were arrested in Kaduna State after the security forces used tear gas to disperse them as they tried to break into the Kaduna State Government House.{{Cite web |last=Doris |first=Abraham |date=1 August 2024 |title=Police Arrest 25 Protesters In Kaduna |url=https://thewhistler.ng/police-arrest-25-protesters-in-kaduna/#google_vignette |website=The Whistler}}
Angry protesters burnt down the All Progressives Congress (APC) Secretariat in Jigawa State
= 2 August =
Protests continued in cities including in Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Benin City. Some areas like Abuja and Akwa Ibom State experienced police teargas dispersal. Curfews were imposed in several states, including Kano, Kaduna, and Borno, due to violence but were defied by the protesters.{{Cite web |date=2 August 2024 |title=Businesses Pick Up, Curfew Imposed As #EndBadGovernance Protests Continue |url=https://www.channelstv.com/2024/08/02/economic-activities-pick-up-curfew-imposed-as-endbadgovernance-protests-continue/ |website=Channels Television}}{{Cite web |title=#EndBadGovernanceInNigeria: Jigawa, Kano Residents Defy 24-hour Curfew, Continue Protest Against Hardship On Second Day |url=https://saharareporters.com/2024/08/02/endbadgovernanceinnigeria-jigawa-kano-residents-defy-24-hour-curfew-continue-protest |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=saharareporters.com}}
An immigration officer in Maiduguri's Bulunkutu area accidentally shot himself in the foot three times while trying to barricade protesters.{{Cite web |title=Nigerian Immigration Officer 'Accidentally Shoots Self Three Times' While Barricading #EndBadGovernance Protesters In Maiduguri |url=https://saharareporters.com/2024/08/02/nigerian-immigration-officer-accidentally-shoots-self-three-times-while-barricading |access-date=2024-08-02 |website=saharareporters.com}}
The Nigerian military called for both local and international media to stop covering the #EndBadGovernance protests, citing that many protesters seek media attention. This appeal was made by the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Gwabin Musa, who emphasized that the protests should not be given coverage akin to elections. Additionally, reports indicate that telecom networks are being slowed down to hinder information flow from the protests.{{Cite web |last=Oluwasanjo |first=Ahmed |date=2024-08-02 |title=Military calls for media blackout on #EndBadGovernance protests |url=https://gazettengr.com/military-calls-for-media-blackout-on-endbadgovernance-protests/ |access-date=2024-08-03 |website=Peoples Gazette Nigeria |language=en-US}}
One protester was killed following a clash between armed security operatives and protesters marching from MKO Abiola National Stadium to Eagle Square at the Central Business District junction in Abuja.{{Cite web |date=2 August 2024 |title=Day 2, Live Update: One dead as protesters clash with security forces in Abuja |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/08/live-update-nationwide-hunger-protests-day-2/ |website=Vanguard News}}
The SSS arrested two organizers of the protests in Katsina state.{{Cite web |date=2 August 2024 |title=Breaking: DSS arrests protest leaders in Katsina |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/08/breaking-dss-arrests-protest-leaders-in-katsina/ |website=Vanguard News}}
= 3 August =
Protesters assembled at a major stadium in Abuja, but police deployed tear gas to disperse them when they tried to march on a main road leading into the city center. In Kano State, at least one person was shot in the neck and rushed to the hospital.{{Cite web |date=3 August 2024 |title=Nigerian police teargas protesters, arrest dozens |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/nigerian-police-teargas-protesters-arrest-dozens-2024-08-03/ |website=Reuters}}
Protesters in Kano State waved Russian flags, calling for President Vladimir Putin's intervention and showing discontent with President Tinubu's administration.{{Cite web |last=Ugwu |first=Francis |date=2024-08-03 |title=Protesters storm Kano streets with Russian flags, seek Putin's intervention |url=https://dailypost.ng/2024/08/03/protesters-storm-kano-streets-with-russian-flags-seek-putins-intervention/ |access-date=2024-08-04 |website=Daily Post Nigeria |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Mom |first=Claire |date=2024-08-03 |title=SPOTTED: Protesters wave Russian flags in Kano, call for Putin's intervention |url=https://www.thecable.ng/spotted-protesters-wave-russian-flags-in-kano-call-for-putins-intervention/ |access-date=2024-08-04 |website=TheCable |language=en-US}} The Russian embassy in Abuja subsequently said that the flags were the "personal choices" of protesters and denied interfering in Nigeria's internal affairs.{{Cite web |date=2024-08-06 |title=Nigerian protesters arrested for waving Russian flag |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgl22630pzeo |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=BBC |language=en-UK}}
Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, pledged to protect the nation from chaos.{{Cite web |last=Onje |first=Ojochenemi |date=2024-08-03 |title=Nigeria's Defence Chief vows to protect nation from chaos as protest enters Day 3 |url=https://businessday.ng/news/article/nigerias-defence-chief-vows-to-protect-nation-from-chaos-as-protest-enters-day-3/ |access-date=2024-08-04 |website=Businessday NG |language=en-US}}
= 4 August =
President Bola Tinubu addressed the protests, acknowledging the public's pain and frustration and urging protesters to suspend further action to allow for dialogue. He emphasized the need to prevent violence and destruction, and highlighted his administration's efforts to stabilize the economy and improve public welfare.{{Cite web |date=4 August 2024 |title=I have heard you loud and clear – Tinubu tells protesters as protest enters Day Four |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/08/i-have-heard-you-loud-and-clear-tinubu-tells-protesters-as-protest-enters-day-four/ |website=Vanguard News}} Despite Tinubu's address, hundreds of protesters took to the streets in Kano State. Protesters assembled in several prominent spots such as Bakin Zuwo, Koki in the Dala Local Government Area, Sharada in Kano Municipal, and Gadon Kaya in the Gwale Local Government Area.{{Cite web |last=Shelmani |date=2024-08-04 |title=Day 4: Protesters Continue in Kano Despite Bola Tinubu's Broadcast |url=https://www.torizone.com/posts/2024/08/142989-day-4-protesters-continue-kano-bola-tinubus-broadcast |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=Torizone |language=en}}
The governments of Kano, Kebbi, and Yobe states eased the curfew in their areas.{{Cite web |last=Muntari |first=Tukur |date=2024-08-04 |title=The governments of Kano, Kebbi and Yobe states have relaxed the curfew imposed over the nationwide hunger protest in their domain. |url=https://punchng.com/hunger-protest-kano-kebbi-yobe-relax-curfew/ |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) urged opposition leaders to spearhead the protests against Tinubu's government.{{Cite web |title=Conference Of Political Parties Calls On Opposition Parties To Lead #EndBadGovernance Protests Against Tinubu Govt |url=https://saharareporters.com/2024/08/04/conference-political-parties-calls-opposition-parties-lead-endbadgovernance-protests |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=saharareporters.com}}
= 5 August =
In Katsina, protesters, including youths and children, resumed demonstrations, waving Russian flags and chanting against the APC. The protests, which began at the residence of former president Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, saw participants marching through major streets. Police used tear gas to disperse the crowd.{{Cite web |date=5 August 2024 |title=Hunger Is Killing Us,' Protesters Resurface In Katsina, Wave Russian Flag |url=https://www.channelstv.com/2024/08/05/hunger-is-killing-us-protesters-resurface-in-katsina-wave-russian-flag/ |website=Channels Television}}
Seven Polish students and faculty of the University of Warsaw were arrested in Kano State on suspicion of displaying Russian flags during protests.{{Cite web |date=2024-08-08 |title=Nigeria detains Polish students and a lecturer for allegedly displaying Russian flags during protest |url=https://apnews.com/article/nigeria-protests-poland-arrest-595d8d12348403369161c1d0ec7bcf64 |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=Associated Press |language=en-US}} They were later released on 28 August.{{Cite web |date=2024-08-28 |title=6 Polish students and a lecturer freed from detention in Nigeria, foreign ministry in Warsaw says |url=https://apnews.com/article/poland-nigeria-detained-students-released-protest-c59b226d9a8c6e71b9628147c0a89e7a |access-date=2024-08-28 |website=Associated Press |language=en-US}}
= 6 August =
In northern Nigeria, over 40 people were arrested for waving the Russian flag during protests including its manufacturer.{{Cite web |title=Nigeria protests: About 40 arrested for waving Russian flags |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgl22630pzeo |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=BBC |language=en-GB}}
Protests in Port Harcourt turned violent as demonstrators, primarily youths, demanded Tinubu's resignation. The protesters damaged property, including the APC Secretariat and former Governor Nyesom Wike's home.{{Cite web |date=2024-08-06 |title=Protests Turn Violent in PH as Demonstrators Demand 'Tinubu Must Go' |url=https://firstnewsonline.ng/protests-turn-violent-in-ph-as-demonstrators-demand-tinubu-must-go/ |access-date=2024-08-07 |website=First News NG |language=en-US}}
Senator Adamu Garba Talba accused Simon Ekpa of sponsoring the protests.{{Cite web |last=Opejobi |first=Seun |date=2024-08-06 |title=Simon Ekpa, Nigeria's enemies sponsoring protest, destruction - Adamu Garba |url=https://dailypost.ng/2024/08/06/simon-ekpa-nigerias-enemies-sponsoring-protest-destruction-adamu-garba/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=Daily Post Nigeria |language=en-US}}
=7 August=
Protesters declared three days of mourning, from 7 to 9 August 2024, for those who died during the protests. The mourning period included an X Space event, a public symposium, and a candlelight procession. The decision was a response to continued violence against peaceful protesters, allegedly with police involvement. The organizers condemned government actions, demanded justice for the victims, and called for the release of detained protesters while asserting their right to protest.{{Cite web |date=2024-08-07 |title=Protesters declare three days of mourning for fallen "matyrs" of "End Bad Governance in Nigeria" protests |url=https://citynewsng.com/2024/08/07/protesters-declare-three-days-of-mourning-for-fallen-matyrs-of-end-bad-governance-in-nigeria-protests/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=citynewsng.com |language=en-US}}
= 8 August =
Simon Ekpa criticized Works Minister, Dave Umahi, for claiming that South-East governors were responsible for the region's non-participation in the protests. Ekpa argued that the people of the South-East chose not to join the protests due to their own decisions and resistance against certain government actions, not because of the influence of the governors.{{Cite web |last=Ariemu |first=Ogaga |date=2024-08-08 |title=Protests: You're not responsible for non-participation of South-East - Ekpa slams govs, Umahi |url=https://dailypost.ng/2024/08/08/protests-youre-not-responsible-for-non-participation-of-south-east-ekpa-slams-govs-umahi/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=Daily Post Nigeria |language=en-US}}
= 9 August =
The Take It Back Movement, a leading organizer of the EndBadGovernance nationwide protest, scheduled a One-Million-Man demonstration across all 36 states and Abuja for 10 August.{{Cite web |last=Sunday |first=Ochogwu |date=2024-08-09 |title=EndBadGovernance: Organizers plan one-million-man protest in 36 states, FCT Saturday |url=https://dailypost.ng/2024/08/09/endbadgovernance-organizers-plan-one-million-man-protest-in-36-states-fct-saturday/ |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=Daily Post Nigeria |language=en-US}}
= 10 August =
Protesters took to the streets in Abuja, in a demonstration dubbed the 'One-Million-Man March'.{{Cite web |title=BREAKING: Nigerians Begin One-Million Man March In Abuja In Day 10 Of #EndBadGovernance |url=https://saharareporters.com/2024/08/10/breaking-nigerians-begin-one-million-man-march-abuja-day-10-endbadgovernance |access-date=2024-08-11 |website=Sahara Reporters }}{{Cite web |last=Odeniyi |first=Solomon |date=2024-08-10 |title=#EndBadGovernance protest continues in Abuja |url=https://punchng.com/endbadgovernance-protest-continues-in-abuja/ |access-date=2024-08-11 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}
= 1 November =
Unsettling video clips and pictures surfaced online showing a group of minors inside a courtroom in Abuja. In the clips, the minors looked malnourished, with a few reportedly fainting due to alleged hunger. The media reported that these minors were charged with treason and on trial following the crackdown that ensued after the protests.{{Cite web |last=Sanusi |first=Abiodun |date=2024-11-02 |title=#EndBadGovernance: After embarrassing mistreatment of accused minors, AGF directs police to surrender casefiles |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/751225-endbadgovernance-after-embarrassing-mistreatment-of-accused-minors-agf-directs-police-to-surrender-casefiles.html |access-date=2024-11-02 |website=Premium Times Nigeria |language=en}} The Nigeria Police Force rebutted the media reports insisting those charged were adults liable to prosecution in a court of law.{{Cite web |last=Agberebi |first=James |date=2024-11-02 |title=EndBadGovernance Protest: No minor was charged to court - Police |url=https://guardian.ng/news/endbadgovernance-protest-no-minor-was-charged-to-court-police/ |access-date=2024-11-02 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}