Protests Against President Tinubu Rise in Northern Nigeria

The "Tinubu Must Go" movement has emerged in the northern region of Nigeria, reflecting dissatisfaction with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration amid economic hardships. A recent planned protest in Kano state, organized by lawyer Abba Hikima, was stopped by police, who sealed off the venue intended for the gathering.

Hikima described the event as a “non-partisan platform set up to sensitise Nigerians and mobilise voters against Tinubu in the 2027 elections.” The article emphasizes the constitutional right of Nigerians to assemble and protest peacefully, although the line between peaceful and violent protests can be thin. The current political climate, marked by breaches of electoral rules and hate speech, has seen the Independent National Electoral Commission struggling to enforce regulations.

The Department of State Services is noted for its tolerant approach to dissenting views, especially in the North, where there is growing discontent towards the federal administration.