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The #EndBadGovernance Movement has announced a nationwide protest scheduled for December 10, 2025, to coincide with the World Human Rights Day.
The group cited what it described as escalating repression and systemic violations of democratic rights under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
The declaration was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, and signed by the group’s spokesperson, H. T. Soweto.
“Today, the #EndBadGovernance Movement is officially declaring a Nationwide Protest to observe World Human Rights Day on December 10th,” the statement read.
“This protest has become inevitable given the increasing Repression and attack on Democratic Rights by the Tinubu regime.”
The group accused the Tinubu administration of rolling back democratic gains won since Nigeria’s return to civilian rule in 1999.
“At a period Nigerians should benefit from the sacrifices paid by the heroes of Democracy, the Tinubu regime entrenched authoritarianism. The Right to peaceful assembly and Freedom of speech have been snuffed out,” the group stated.
According to the Movement, several young Nigerians who participated in demonstrations over economic hardship and governance failures continue to suffer long-term consequences.
It cited the case of Michael Adaramoye, Daniel Akande, and nine others who, it noted, are still facing treason charges for participating in the August 2024 protest.
“Michael Adaramoye, Daniel Akande, and 9 others are still facing treason charges for participating in the August 2024 protest,” the statement added.
The group added that “Despite spending 59 days in detention, their Bank accounts are still frozen and their working tools, like laptops, phones, are still with the Nigerian Police.”
It further alleged that “Several other protesters in Katsina, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, etc., are still facing trial simply for demanding an end to hunger.”
The group also said that “Several journalists, bloggers, and activists are in detention or going through trial for dissenting views.”
“Time to fight back! Let the mobilisation begin,” the group declared.
The group’s demands include, “Halt the sham trial of Adaramoye Michael Lenin, Daniel Akande, and 9 other #EndBadGovernance protesters on trial for treason since last year.
“Free all protesters/activists on trial nationwide. Halt the frequent persecution of notable human rights defenders like Omoyele Sowore, Isah Mokwa, and others.
“End the persecution of labour activists like Abiodun Bamigboye (Abbey Trotsky) and Andrew Emelieze.
“End the mysterious disappearance and persecution of journalists like Fejiro Oliver, as well as TikTokers and bloggers,” stressing that a free and independent media is non-negotiable.
Other demands are “Stop victimising students’ activists. Reverse all punitive measures against the Ul 3 (Aduwo Ayodele, Nice Linus, and Mide Gbadegesin). No restriction of protests to designated locations. Respect the right to freedom of assembly.
“Stop raiding, illegal profiling, stop and search/arrest without valid warrants. Immediate release of all unjustly incarcerated Nigerians across the country.
“Respect the right to freedom of expression. No usage of anti-terrorism laws and the Cybercrime Act to muzzle citizens’ voices.
“Sack the IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, for presiding over a highly irresponsible, corrupt, and murderous police force that habitually abuses human rights.
“For the Nigerian police to pay all judgment debts and compensations for their flagrant abuses as ordered by the courts.
“Shelter is a human right. End all unjust demolitions. Stop land-grabbing. For adequate compensation to all victims.”
World Human Rights Day, observed annually on December 10, commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948.
In Nigeria, the day has often served as a rallying point for civil society groups campaigning against government abuses, security force brutality, and infringements on fundamental freedoms.
The planned protest comes amid rising economic hardship, widespread frustration over inflation, unemployment, and deteriorating living conditions.
Civil society organisations have repeatedly accused the Tinubu government of responding to public dissent with arrests, harsh bail conditions, and prolonged trials.
The #EndBadGovernance Movement emerged in the aftermath of the August 2024 nationwide protests, during which security forces arrested dozens of demonstrators.
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