Muslim Protesters Observe Friday Prayer on Protest Ground in Lagos, Photos Emerge

Muslim Protesters Observe Friday Prayer on Protest Ground in Lagos, Photos Emerge

  • Muslim protesters suspended their ongoing demonstrations to observe Friday congregational prayers in Lagos state
  • Photos of the moments the Muslim protesters were praying while the Christians amongst them stood and watched have emerged
  • The 10-day nationwide #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest over hunger and economic hardship commenced on Thursday, August 1

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 5 years of experience covering metro and government policy

Lagos state - Muslim protesters at the ongoing hunger and hardship protest paused protest to observe Friday prayer in Lagos state.

The Christians amongst them stood and watched while the Muslims observed congregational prayers on Friday, August 2.

Muslim protesters pause protest to observe Friday prayer in Lagos
Christian protesters amongst them stood and watched their Muslim counterparts pray Photo credit: @TheNationNews
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The 10-day nationwide #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest over hunger and economic hardship commenced on Thursday, August 1.

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As reported by The Nation, the hardship protest is ongoing in most parts of the country.

Nigerians react as Muslim protesters observe Friday prayer

Legit.ng captured some reactions from Nigerians as Muslim protesters pause protests to observe Friday prayer in Lagos state.

@Bala_nani1

Our problem in this country is the people in power, not our differences.

@goal_third

The fact that xtians stood by & watched while Muslims prayed is a testament to the peaceful coexistence & mutual respect that can exist even amid protests. It shows that people can come together to fight for a common cause while still honouring their individual beliefs.

@BAMIDELE974

Surely God Almighty will hear our prayers and intervene in these struggles.

Legit.ng recalls that protesters at Eagle Square in Abuja and the Lekki toll-gate area of Lagos state have been chased away with teargas canisters on Thursday, August 1.

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Security operatives dispersed the hunger and economic hardship protesters, directing them to protest at the designated locations.

Christians stand guard as Muslims observe prayers

Legit.ng earlier reported that Christians in Osogbo were seen providing protection to Muslims during prayers amid the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests.

The video, recorded on the second day of the demonstration, highlights a rare moment of unity and cooperation among different faith communities.

The act of mutual support underscores the cooperative spirit emerging from the protests, despite escalating tensions and challenges faced by protesters

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Adekunle Dada (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Adekunle Dada is a trained journalist with over 7 years of working experience. He is also a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He holds a B.Sc. in Mass Communication From Lagos State University, Ojo. Adekunle previously worked at PM News, The Sun, and Within Nigeria where he expressed his journalistic skills with well-researched articles and features. In 2024, Adekunle obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. He can be reached via adekunle.dada@corp.legit.ng.

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