A nationwide protest against the Tinubu administration kicked off in Abuja on Thursday, but the city remained largely calm, with many residents showing little interest in the demonstrations.
Security personnel were deployed at strategic locations, including the Federal Secretariat, Central Bank, and NNPC headquarters, but their presence was discreet, and no incidents were reported.
The Unity Fountain, a usual hub for protests, was eerily empty, with only a handful of youths carrying tree branches and shouting slogans, according to TheNation.
Most residents stayed indoors, and businesses operated as usual, with the Wuse Market collecting entry fees and the Lotus Bank branch opening for customers.
Small groups of youths were seen in various areas, but they seemed disorganized and unclear about the reasons for the protest.
The heavy security presence and apparent disinterest from civil society organizations, students, and civil servants contributed to the peaceful atmosphere, with no reports of violence or friction.
The protests seemed to fizzle out, with many wondering if the opposition groups had misjudged the mood of the nation.
