#EndBadGovernance: Enugu Residents Stage Sit-at-Home Protest, Paralyse Economic Activities
In a powerful display of discontent, residents of Enugu State have staged a widespread sit-at-home protest, significantly disrupting economic and social activities across the region. This protest, aimed at voicing frustration over worsening hunger and governance issues in Nigeria, has effectively transformed the capital city of Enugu into a virtual ghost town.
As part of the protest, shops, fuel stations, and malls have remained closed, and major and inter-state roads are conspicuously empty. The usually bustling streets of Enugu now present an eerie silence, reflecting the seriousness of the residents’ dissatisfaction.
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Interviews with local residents reveal that many chose to stay indoors not only to show solidarity with the protest but also to avoid potential clashes with security forces. The sit-at-home approach has become a preferred method of demonstration in the South East region, offering a means of protest that minimizes the risk of direct confrontation.
One resident, Okechi Michael, shared his perspective with SaharaReporters: “We are doing sit-at-home for our own protest since the government and security agencies want to use the protest against residents. You can see that only a handful of vehicles are on the road despite the security agents patrolling. If I am staying in my house, will they force me to come out? That’s the situation here.”
The protest underscores the growing frustration among residents about the current state of governance and economic conditions in Nigeria. As the situation continues to develop, the impact of these protests on both local and national levels remains to be seen.
