Eleekara Market Barbers Join Apero Mekunu Movement in Solidarity for Grassroots Change

In a significant show of solidarity, barbers operating within Eleekara Market in Afijio Local Government Area of Oyo State have officially declared their support for the Apero Mekunu Movement, a grassroots initiative advocating for dignity, fairness, and improved livelihood opportunities for ordinary Nigerians.

The decision, announced during a community gathering on September 22, 2025, marks a growing wave of support for the movement from informal trade groups across the country. The barbers’ collective endorsement underscores the widening reach of the movement beyond political or activist circles, cutting across everyday professions and touching the lives of working-class Nigerians.

According to representatives of the barbers’ association, the decision to join the Apero Mekunu Movement was driven by shared values and a deep connection to the movement’s mission to amplify the voices of the underserved and economically marginalized.

“We are joining the Apero Mekunu Movement because the message resonates with our daily reality,” said one of the barbers who spoke at the event. “We face the same struggles—lack of support, rising costs, limited access to healthcare, and a government that often forgets the common man. This movement gives us a voice.”

The Apero Mekunu Movement has steadily gained traction across Oyo State and beyond, championing causes that reflect the lived experiences of Nigeria’s working poor. From traders and artisans to farmers and now barbers, more communities are standing together under the Mekunu banner to demand inclusive governance, equitable development, and a reimagining of social justice from the bottom up.

A spokesperson for the movement welcomed the barbers’ participation, describing it as a “powerful reminder that our struggle is not confined to a single group, but speaks to the shared hardship and collective aspirations of everyday Nigerians.”

“By taking this stand, the barbers of Eleekara Market have made it clear: the fight for dignity and opportunity is not abstract—it is personal, it is daily, and it is urgent,” the spokesperson said. “Their support strengthens the Mekunu voice and sends a clear message to those in power—this call for change is growing, and it cannot be ignored.”

As more informal and grassroots groups align with the Apero Mekunu Movement, observers say the growing coalition could signal a new chapter in people-powered advocacy in Nigeria, one where the concerns of everyday citizens take center stage in the national conversation.

The barbers of Eleekara Market now join a widening alliance of citizens who are not only voicing dissatisfaction but are also organizing to ensure their demands for justice, economic fairness, and social inclusion are heard.

With the momentum building, the Apero Mekunu Movement continues to emphasize that real change begins with unity, awareness, and action at the community level, by the people most affected.