Voices of dissent: Youth activism and the rising tide of forceful regime change

In August, as scorching days stretched into restless nights, young activists across Nigeria gathered for a ten-day protest that captivated the nation. The energy in the air was palpable, yet beneath it was a simmering tension—a shared frustration born of promises unkept and voices unheard. Among the protesters was Aminu, a 24-year-old university graduate unable to secure a job in an economy where opportunities seem increasingly scarce. For Tunde and many others, taking to the streets was a final resort to demand accountability from their leader