Emotions that came up after Lekki were anger and guilt.

Both could've been harnessed and the flames would've gotten bigger. Instead the "sit down and restrategise" people won the argument.

Them winning has done a couple of things. It has reduced the guilt considerably.

The anger has also subsided. For a movement or revolution to succeed, people must be angry and willing to sacrifice. And people want to see that their sacrifice won't be in vain.

People were ready to sacrifice prior to and immediately after Lekki.

But that stance after Lekki did one thing.

It planted the thought of "is it worth it?" because people sat at home and saw no change.

Now, when calling for protests, you'll need that thought uprooted and it won't be easy.

Next time, don't stop till you see results.