Take It Back Movement Plans One-Million-Man Protest Across Nigeria
The Take It Back Movement (TIB), one of the key organizers of the EndBadGovernance protests, has announced plans for a one-million-man protest across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on Saturday, August 10.
The announcement was made by Mr. Sanyaolu Juwon, the National Coordinator of the movement, in a statement released on Thursday in Abuja.
Mr. Juwon stated, “The Take It Back Movement (TIB), side-by-side with other organizers and organizations, will on August 10, lead a monumental one-million-man protest in each of the 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja. This event will mark a critical juncture in our nationwide EndBadGovernanceInNigeria campaign, which began on August 1, 2024.”
The ongoing protests, which began as a 10-day demonstration on August 1, have since evolved into a sustained movement with widespread participation across Nigeria and among the diaspora.
The movement aims to draw attention to the hardships faced by citizens and to demand accountability and improved governance at all levels of government.
Despite an appeal from President Bola Tinubu during a nationwide broadcast on Sunday, urging protesters to give his administration more time to address their concerns, the demonstrations have persisted in key locations such as Abuja and Kano.
The protests have been particularly active in the northern states, where turnout has been significant. The protests, however, have faced challenges, including incidents where criminal elements have attempted to hijack the movement.
Nonetheless, the organizers have remained committed to their cause, emphasizing the importance of peaceful demonstrations and the need for urgent action from the government to alleviate the suffering of the Nigerian people.
As the protest draws to a close on Saturday, the Take It Back Movement and its allies are preparing for what could be one of the largest coordinated demonstrations in Nigeria’s recent history.
The organizers have called on all Nigerians to join the protests, advocating for an end to bad governance and the establishment of a government that prioritizes the welfare of its citizens.
The protest is expected to further intensify pressure on the government as it navigates the growing discontent among the population over issues such as economic hardship, insecurity, and perceived government inaction.
The outcome of Saturday’s protest will likely shape the future of the EndBadGovernance movement and its impact on the political landscape of Nigeria.
