EndSARS Protest and Political Participation of Youths in Nigeria

Political engagement via social media and non-elective means has often been seen as irrelevant to the actual operations of the Nigerian polity. However, the magnitude of the 2020 #EndSARS protests in Nigeria and the role of social media in the protest signified that youth participation in politics needs to be evaluated in a new light. This chapter therefore explores how the #EndSARS movement symbolises a new approach to youth participation in politics through their engagement in protest and use of social media. Using a qualitative methodology and a case study research design, this paper delves into the #EndSARS protest and its significance for youths’ political engagement in Nigeria’s political system.