Why #EndBadGovernance Protest Fell Below Expectation

Just two weeks ago, a coalition of civil society groups, activists, social media influencers, and ordinary citizens launched a protest against what they described as the #endbadgovernment to address rising inflation, unemployment, and insecurity—a 10-day protest across the country. Their hope was to pressure the government into taking immediate and concrete actions to alleviate the suffering of millions of Nigerians. The protest began with much fanfare and high spirits. Major cities across N...