Nigerians Are Tired… But Are We Ready to Change?!
Reported by Mustapha Labake Omowumi (Journalist) | Sele Media Africa
Across Nigeria, a growing swell of frustration is rippling through the nation and many citizens say they are tired of hardship, bad governance, and unfulfilled promises under the current administration.
Protests demanding electoral reform and better governance have intensified in Abuja and other centres. On February 10, 2026, activists led demonstrators to the National Assembly in what has become known as the #OccupyNASS protest, calling for changes to Nigeria’s electoral system including real‑time electronic transmission of election results to safeguard credibility and reduce fraud.
Among those at the forefront is Omoyele Sowore, activist, former presidential candidate, and convener of the #RevolutionNow movement. Speaking to the crowds, Sowore said the protest for electoral reform is “just the beginning” of a broader struggle to reshape Nigeria’s political landscape. He argued that elections alone cannot address the deep-rooted challenges facing the country and called for sustained mass mobilisation to achieve what he described as an “electoral revolution.”
“We are doing this when you see us. It’s not for the sake of protesting alone,” Sowore told supporters, emphasising that the current actions are preparing the groundwork for future change.
The sentiment of public fatigue resonates beyond the protest grounds. Many Nigerians cite economic hardship, including the rising cost of living, unemployment, insecurity, inflation, and a devalued currency, as reasons for disillusionment with the present government. Former Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi, who also joined the protest, asserted that living conditions have worsened under President Bola Tinubu’s administration compared with previous years, reflecting the anger many feel about Nigeria’s current socio-economic climate.
“We are here because Nigerians are tired of this National Assembly. Nigerians are tired of the government in power,” Sowore said, linking the demand for reform to broader calls for accountability and systemic change.
Observers see these protests as part of a broader pattern of civic mobilisation in Nigeria. Past movements, such as the EndSARS protests, have demonstrated the capacity of Nigerians especially youth to organise and demand accountability from those in power. While it remains uncertain whether the current wave of activism will lead to dramatic political transformation, what is clear is that many Nigerians are no longer willing to accept the status quo without question.
Citations:
1.Politics Nigeria
https://politicsnigeria.com/2026/02/10/just-in-sowore-joins-occupynass-protest-in-abuja-calls-for-electoral-revolution/
2.Tribune Online
https://tribuneonlineng.com/electoral-act-amaechi-sowore-join-occupynass-protest/
3.Reuters
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/nigeria-senate-backs-realtime-election-result-transmission-after-outcry-2026-02-10/
4.NewsOnline Nigeria
https://newsonlineng.com/nigerians-were-better-off-under-buhari-standard-of-living-worsened-under-tinubu-rotimi-amaechi/
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