#EndBadGovernance Protest: MTN faces backlash from Lagosians amid network failure
A significant number of MTN subscribers have reported noticeable slowdowns in their network services.
As #EndBadGovernance protesters fill the streets of Lagos, many residents frustrated by telecommunication network challenges have voiced their grievances.
A significant number of MTN subscribers have reported noticeable slowdowns in their network services.
This has led to a wave of grumbling and allegations on X (formerly Twitter) with users questioning whether the government is intentionally metering communication during the demonstrations.
The timing of the network issues has led many to speculate that there might be a deliberate push by the authorities to restrict information flow during the protests.
An X user on her handle, @maxvayshia, said, “If MTN is not careful, the people will focus on them after this abominable government. The people will demand they leave our country as deliberate saboteurs to the people's progress and a clear and present danger to citizens. Barring of lines and nationwide bad network, is NO coincidence.”
Another X user, @effizzzyy questioned, “Abi government…
