Concerned residents of Katsina State gathered at the Katsina Arabic Teachers College Playground and three other open spaces in the state capital, seeking divine intervention for the country’s economic hardships, insecurity, and governance issues.
The prayer sessions, attended by both men and women under tight security, were conducted peacefully.
Participants implored Almighty Allah to end the economic strain, hunger, insecurity, and poor governance plaguing the nation.
They specifically requested the divine removal of all individuals they believe contribute to these problems, including politicians, traditional leaders, business elites, security personnel, clerics, and even the general public.
The prayers included the Al-Qunut Prayer, a supplication offered during prayer at a specific point, known for its significance during times of calamity.
Earlier, similar prayers were held at Filin Samji, Filin Yammawa, and Filin Canada football grounds on Monday morning.
The #EndBadGovernance protests, which began on August 10, 2024, initially included plans for nationwide prayers across mosques and churches.
The unrest had prompted the Katsina State government to impose a curfew.
However, Acting Governor Faruk Jobe has since relaxed the 24-hour restriction on movement in Dutsinma Local Government Area and the remaining 33 local government areas of the state.
