As the #Endbadgovernance protest hits Day 5, Federal Government offices remain deserted with little or no one in sight.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that government offices at the Federal Secretariat Complex in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on Monday remained deserted, with only a few staff members reporting for duty.
However, the nation’s capital witnessed a surge in vehicular movements on the fifth day of the nationwide protests, indicating a gradual return to normalcy.
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Despite the increased vehicular movements, petty traders who rely on government workers for patronage were left waiting, as business remained slow.
The protests have significantly impacted the daily lives of Abuja residents, with many struggling to cope with the disruptions.
The protesters, who have taken to the streets in cities across the country, are demanding an end to hunger, food inflation, and bad governance. They are also calling for the return of fuel subsidies, among other demands.
The government has yet to effectively address the protesters’ demands.
Recall that President Bola Tinubu made a broadcast on Sunday in an attempt to address the protests. However, the broadcast was widely criticized for falling short of expectations.
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Organizers of the protests, as well as prominent figures such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), amongst others, expressed disappointment with the President’s response.
The protesters have vowed to continue their actions until their demands are met, and the situation remains fluid, with developments unfolding by the hour.
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