Obasempire reports that a new nationwide demonstration demanding an end to the escalating difficulties under President Bola Tinubu’s government has been scheduled for October 1.
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The forthcoming protests are named #FearlessInOctober.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Take-It-Back Movement, a pro-democracy organization, has urged citizens to come together and oppose the economic injustice and corruption they attribute to Tinubu’s policies.
The movement labeled Tinubu’s administration as a representation of hardship and corruption, condemning the soaring cost of living in Nigeria.
The statement read: “Nigerians, brace yourselves: General Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a symbol of hardship and corruption, has taken the helm. Mark your calendars for October 1 and join the #FearlessInOctober #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria2.0 protest to fight for our nation’s future and end the oppressive rule.”
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The protest comes as Nigerians struggle with unprecedented fuel price hikes following the removal of petrol subsidies in May 2023.
Petrol prices have more than tripled, worsening the economic challenges faced by citizens who rely heavily on fuel for transportation and electricity generation.
Recall that Nigerians between 1 August to 10 August 2024, took to the streets in protest of the rising cost of living in the country.
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