The #EndBadGovernance Movement has announced that it will hold a nationwide protest on December 10, 2025, to mark World Human Rights Day. The group made the declaration in a statement issued on Wednesday, saying it is reacting to what it calls rising repression and restrictions on civic freedom under President Bola Tinubu’s government.
The group said the protest will take place across the country and is aimed at drawing attention to actions it believes are weakening democratic rights. It accused the government of rolling back gains made since Nigeria returned to civilian rule in 1999 and claimed that the right to gather peacefully and speak freely has been repeatedly suppressed.
The movement referenced young Nigerians who joined earlier protests over hardship and poor governance, saying many are still dealing with the aftermath. It mentioned the case of Michael Adaramoye, Daniel Akande, and nine others who were arrested after participating in the August 2024 protest and are still facing treason charges. It said their bank accounts remain frozen and their personal devices remain seized despite their long stay in detention.
The group also said protesters in other states, including Katsina, Gombe, Kaduna, and Kano, are still undergoing trial for asking the government to tackle hunger and rising poverty. It added that several journalists, bloggers, and activists are currently detained or in court for expressing dissenting opinions.
The movement listed a number of demands it wants addressed. These include an end to the trial of the 11 protesters arrested in 2024, freedom for all activists currently facing charges, and an end to the alleged harassment of human rights defenders and labour activists. It also called for the release of detained journalists and online content creators and for the government to stop targeting student activists.
Other demands include the removal of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, whom the group accused of leading a police force that abuses citizens. They want the police to settle all court-ordered compensations and to stop unlawful arrests, raids, and profiling. The group also maintained that shelter is a basic right and called for an end to demolitions and land-grabbing as well as compensation for people who have lost their homes.
World Human Rights Day is marked every year on December 10 to remember the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948. In Nigeria, the day often draws attention from civil society groups who use it to speak against abuses and violations.
The protest announcement comes at a time when many Nigerians are dealing with rising inflation, unemployment, and a growing cost of living. Rights groups have repeatedly accused the current administration of responding harshly to public criticism through arrests, strict bail conditions, and long trials.
The #EndBadGovernance Movement was formed after the August 2024 protests in which security forces detained many demonstrators. Human rights organisations such as Amnesty International and SERAP have since warned that civic space in the country is shrinking and that peaceful protest is being criminalised.
With the new protest date fixed, the movement appears to be preparing for another round of nationwide mobilisation, even as restrictions on activism remain tight.