Activist Dantati Launches "Tinubu Must Go" Movement

Hamza Nuhu Dantati, a human rights activist, announced the formation of the "Tinubu Must Go" Movement on March 30, 2026, due to economic hardships, killings, and abductions in Nigeria. He stated that he did not inform President Bola Tinubu prior to launching the campaign.

Dantati's co-convener, Abba Hikima Fagge, initially supported Peter Obi but shifted his allegiance to Atiku Abubakar after an online poll showed Abubakar winning with 69 to 79 percent of the votes. The movement, inspired by the "Ghana Must Go" slogan, began as spontaneous chants during Democracy Day protests in June 2026 and evolved into a structured initiative.

Dantati described the movement as non-partisan, aimed at public enlightenment and mobilizing Nigerians to reject Tinubu's second-term bid in 2027. Key issues motivating the movement include dissatisfaction with Tinubu's economic policies, insecurity, and a perceived gap between campaign promises and citizens' experiences since his administration began.