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June 12 Protests: Take-It-Back Movement Rallies In Lagos, Akure, Others Against Bad Governance

As Nigerians mark Democracy Day, of the Take-It-Back (TIB) Movement in Lagos, Oyo, Ondo and some other states took to the streets on Thursday to protest what they described as worsening economic hardship, insecurity, and anti-people policies under the istration of President Bola Tinubu.Nigerian cultural tours

In Lagos, protesters gathered under the Ikeja Bridge, chanting solidarity songs and holding placards to demand ability and improved living conditions.

Simultaneously, of the movement in Akure, Ondo State, gathered at Cathedral Junction, urging citizens to become more socially conscious and to assert their democratic rights.

In Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, protesters gathered at Mokola.

The protest was organised to sensitise the public about the importance of civic participation, including the right to protest and influence democratic decision-making processes.

June 12, which commemorates Nigeria’s return to civilian rule and honours the annulled 1993 presidential election, has increasingly become a day for civic action.Nigerian cultural tours

Many Nigerians have used the occasion to draw attention to the failures of successive governments to address widespread poverty, corruption, and insecurity.

This year’s protests reflect growing discontent over the economic challenges facing the country, including rising inflation, the removal of fuel subsidies, and high unemployment rates.

The TIB Movement has been a vocal critic of the current istration and has repeatedly called for reforms that prioritise the welfare of ordinary Nigerians.Nigerian cultural tours

Police presence was noticeable at the protest sites, but there were no reports of arrests as of the time of filing this report.

Meanwhile, the Lagos State Police Command has assured protesters and residents that their safety remains a top priority as demonstrators gathered under the Ikeja Bridge to mark Nigeria’s Democracy Day.

In a statement released on Thursday, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, said there was no cause for alarm, emphasising that officers were fully on the ground to maintain law and order during the peaceful protest.Nigerian cultural tours

He said, "Democracy Day celebrants and protesters at Ikeja Underbridge…”

"Adequate security on ground for celebrants and protesters alike. No cause for alarm. Your safety and security remains our priority," Hundeyin added.

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Unfortunately, the people in government have ear issues. They only respond to those who fight the opposition and those who want to cross carpet to the APC.

Take it back and give it to who?.
I hope they aren't planning to make me give it to that man, who's been living a luxury life, as a permanent resident of the Nicon Noga Hilton in Abuja?

Sowore just dey make me laugh. Lagos is cool, calm and everyone is going about their various businesses.

Them reach 50? Who's behind this protest? Sowore? He's been bought

This wouldn't move government, The present government is deliberately wicked and unremorseful just sheer of wicked is what that sum them up. If you still hope that this government have something to offer you are a goner.

Sowore go collect him own award later.... He was at the forefront of the struggle....

They will use two factors to disperse the protesters;
1) interpret ethnoreligious meaning in the protests and inject the meaning into the minds of the protesters.
2) Send armed forces to use raw bullets to kill the protesters

Tinubu is our prezido so he must be allowed to preside in peace, we the South Easterners are not interested in the protest,

Ndi igbo akwa ya?

I wish Nigeria will be great like advanced sensible countries 😔

Nigeria protest: Time will tell. Hopefully we will get it right at the right time

Sowore has lost credibility.. Hence, low turnout

No be this kind planned protest fit cause gbege na the unplanned one.

Jahwinaboy:
I wish Nigeria will be great like advanced sensible countries 😔

How can it be great when most of the people are illiterates and poor.

Did Nigerians truly want freedom of speech?
Did NIGERIANS truly want corrupt free-government?
Did NIGERIANS truly want investors to increase in Nigeria?
Did Nigerians truly want free and fair elections?
Our leaders of today, are once youth of yesterday. But once they get there they changed.
Greedy politicians don't just get there, me and u have one way them to get there.
Until Nigerians are ready, status-quo countinue

We have a useless government in Nigeria

Activitism no dey pay again na why Aisha yesuf relax

The only time there will be any successful protest in Nigeria again is when Tinubu is in the opposition because he has the template and network. So far he’s in power there can’t be any national protest even if he’s the worst president

Nigeria. Na the same oppressed people dey fight those fighting the oppressors

Taa dia.
We must plotest!!!

mekuso89:
Tinubu is our prezido so he must be allowed to preside in peace, we the South Easterners are not interested in the protest,

Ndi igbo akwa ya?

Same people will vote for APC in 2027

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This Sowore just the decieve himself to be who he is not

Give it to untainted persons. Not the people in power now

Dreal1247:
Unfortunately, the people in government have ear issues. They only respond to those who fight the opposition and those who want to cross carpet to the APC.

so any don't these ppl form opposition party so govt will listen to them

See all the secondary school kids wey dem go gather for such protest. The organizer are more wicked than the government they are criticizing.

Okay, noted..... Whats wrong with nairaland, so we can't book space again? I will soon stop visiting this app, rubbish

Together we can make this country great again.
Happy Democracy Day to all Nigerian and lovers of goodwill.

Some people are angry when people protest in Nigeria

I wonder if these angry people understand that peaceful protest is the constitutional right of everyone?

Protesters are wasting their precious time.

We will never forget!





They need me to say more but enough said already