Members of the TakeItBack Movement and other activists have taken to the streets of Ibadan, Oyo State, as nationwide June 12 protests continue to gain momentum across several states of the federation.
The demonstrators marched through parts of the city carrying placards and chanting slogans against worsening insecurity, economic hardship, hunger, unemployment, and the rising cost of living affecting millions of Nigerians.
Organisers said the Democracy Day protest is aimed at drawing attention to the deteriorating living conditions of ordinary citizens and demanding urgent action to address insecurity, kidnappings, poverty, and other socio-economic challenges confronting the country.
The Ibadan action forms part of a broader nationwide mobilisation involving civil society organisations, youth groups, labour activists, pro-democracy campaigners, and members of the TakeItBack Movement, the #EndBadGovernance Movement, and other progressive organisations.
Across several states, protesters have continued to call for improved security, the release of citizens held captive by kidnappers and bandits, and policies that prioritise the welfare of workers, youths, students, farmers, traders, and low-income households.
As demonstrations spread to more locations nationwide, organisers insist that the protests remain peaceful and are intended to amplify the concerns of Nigerians struggling with insecurity and economic hardship.
