Long-term power outages have prompted residents of a Delta village to protest in the streets, with women spearheading calls for immediate government action.
Dozens of women are shown marching through their neighbourhood in a widely shared video on social media, expressing their displeasure with what they see as complete neglect and a lack of basic services.
The demonstrators in the video carried large signs that read things like “No Light, No Campaign” and “Isoko Need Light,” indicating their mounting rage ahead of upcoming political events.
In the video, one of the women made a heartfelt plea to the authorities, emphasising how important power is to everyday life and local small businesses.
Another demonstrator bemoaned hunger and called on the federal and state governments to take immediate action, linking the shortage of electricity supply to growing suffering.
A number of others expressed similar worries, stressing that having access to clean water and energy is still essential to their survival and well-being.
Since then, there have been several online responses to the protest, with many Nigerians voicing differing opinions regarding both the rally and more general governance concerns.
See reactions below;
Lord Forster wrote: “Gradually Nigerians are now finding their voices. Lets speak up else we remain their slaves.”
Man Lucke wrote: “If the same politicians begin share rice now and 10000# all of una go still collect am then enter house. When you all are ready we will know.”
ENY wrote: “No worry dem go give una light just 2 months to election and once they enter say bye bye to light.”
KingKosec wrote: “We are getting there gradually. Nigeria is boiling and if the fire is not quenched by our government by doing the needful, it will blow up.”
Gideon Agge wrote: “My Delta people we have to take it to the next level. contact Local Government chairman first. all allocation is going to him.”
Watch the video below;