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TAKE IT BACK MOVEMENT PLANS ONE-MILLION-MAN PROTEST
The Take It Back Movement (TIB) has announced plans for a one-million-man protest across all 36 states of Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, as reported by Sahara Reporters.
This was made known by TIB’s National Coordinator, Sanyaolu Juwon.
The protest is part of the ongoing #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria campaign, which started on August 1, 2024.
Originally intended to be a 10-day protest, the campaign has grown into a larger movement with widespread support from Nigerians both at home and abroad.
Juwon expressed deep appreciation to the Nigerian people for their strong participation and support.
He praised their courage and determination, highlighting their commitment to bringing about change.
He also acknowledged the essential role of the media in covering the movement, despite the challenges they have faced.
Juwon thanked the media for their dedication to reporting the truth and ensuring that the movement’s message reaches a global audience.
Additionally, TIB expressed gratitude to the lawyers who have been working tirelessly to secure the release of detained protesters.
The movement condemned the unlawful arrests of individuals like Michael Adaramoye (Lenin), Sankara, and over 1,000 others who have been detained since August 5, 2024.
TIB described these arrests as a violation of their rights and called for their immediate release.
The Take It Back Movement also urged President Bola Tinubu to reverse the removal of the fuel subsidy, which they say has worsened economic conditions for ordinary Nigerians.
They demanded an immediate increase in the minimum wage to at least N250,000 per month to help workers achieve a decent standard of living.
“The Take It Back Movement calls upon President Bola Tinubu to immediately reverse the fuel subsidy removal. Clearly, that policy has exacerbated the economic hardship of ordinary Nigerians.”
“We also demand an immediate increase of the minimum wage to at least N250,000 per month, to ensure that Nigerian workers can afford a decent standard of living.”
“To restore fairness and justice in governance, we further charge President Tinubu to address the very clear demands the protesters have made.”
“To the 36 state governors and Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the FCT, we demand immediate economic actions to provide good governance nationwide. These include creating job opportunities, improving healthcare services and education, paying the minimum wage, and investing in essential infrastructure. Our citizens deserve nothing less.”
“The Take It Back Movement remains resolute. Our voices will not be silenced, and our demand for good governance will persist until meaningful change is achieved,” the statement read.
