Sowore joins Lagos protesters at Ikeja .

Social activist, Omoyele Sowore, has arrived at the Ikeja under bridge on Tuesday to lead the EndBadGovernance protest, calling for urgent reforms amidst Nigeria’s ongoing economic challenges

The social activist was seen alongside a large crowd of protesters, many holding placards, with inscriptions such as “End Economic Crisis” and “Bad Governance Must End.” Demonstrators gathered under heavy police presence, demanding immediate government action to address the nation’s escalating economic woes.

Sowore, one of the main organisers of the protest, had called for a nationwide demonstration on October 1 to press for solutions to the deepening economic crisis affecting Nigerians. The protest has drawn attention across the country, coinciding with Nigeria’s Independence Day celebrations.

Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Adegoke Mustapha Fayoade, confirmed the presence of law enforcement at the event, emphasising the police’s commitment to ensuring public safety. “The police are ready to support in securing the people, but the protesters must comply with the rules and maintain order,” Fayoade said in a brief statement.

Despite the tense atmosphere, the protest remained largely peaceful, with organisers urging participants to continue demonstrating in a non-violent manner while calling for governmental accountability and transparency.