Citizens, led by the Take-It-Back Movement and several civil society groups, took to the streets of Abuja on Monday, April 7, 2025, to protest rising hardship in the country.
Carrying placards with messages like “Let Us Breathe” and “Stop the Repression,” demonstrators called out the government over worsening inflation, insecurity, and what they described as misuse of the Cybercrime Act.
Prominent activist Omoyele Sowore was seen among the crowd, lending his voice to the growing discontent.
The protesters also raised concerns about the political situation in Rivers State, calling it a “state of emergency” that needs urgent attention.
Speaking ahead of the protest, Take-It-Back Movement’s coordinator, Juwon Sanyaolu, said Nigerians were tired of suffering in silence. “This protest is about standing up to a system that’s becoming increasingly oppressive and disconnected from the people,” he said.
