Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has renewed calls for accountability over the October 20, 2020, shooting of #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos, arguing that key questions about the incident remain unresolved six years later.
Atiku, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, raised the issue in a statement published on his X account on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, questioning who authorised the operation that left Nigerians demanding answers over the treatment of demonstrators.
He expressed dissatisfaction with the failure to provide what he considers a clear explanation of the circumstances surrounding the incident, which became one of the defining moments of the nationwide protests against police brutality.
The former vice president also criticised the All Progressives Congress-led Federal Government, linking the unresolved concerns surrounding the shooting to broader dissatisfaction with the country’s current situation.
Beyond the demand for accountability, Atiku highlighted the increasing cost of living as another major concern facing Nigerians, suggesting that the government must address both lingering questions about past events and the economic difficulties confronting citizens.
The sixth anniversary of the Lekki shooting has once again brought the #EndSARS movement into focus, with renewed attention on justice, transparency and the government’s responsibility to respond to public concerns.
Atiku’s comments place fresh pressure on the authorities to address questions surrounding the incident, even as the country continues to grapple with economic hardship and public demands for accountable leadership.
