“He Dey Overdo Things”: Nigerians React as Sowore Fronts Call for Nationwide Protest Against Hunger
- Some Nigerians are gearing up for a nationwide protest in August over the economic hardship allegedly caused by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's policies
- Although Nigerian authorities have warned against the protests, government critics like Omoyele Sowore are adamant
- Currently, Sowore is trending on X, as several online users allege that he is one of the frontiers of the proposed protest
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering governance.
FCT, Abuja - Nigerians on social media are reacting after it appeared Omoyele Sowore, a media entrepreneur and two-time presidential candidate, is the most vocal voice leading the planned #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria charge.
Legit.ng reports that as in Kenya, organisers of the proposed Nigerian protests have been largely faceless, calling for the protests using online platforms, especially X (formerly Twitter).
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Hardship: Sowore supports nationwide protest
In Nigeria, the main complaint concerns the soaring cost of living, which many Nigerians blame on government economic policies.
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President Bola Tinubu scrapped the fuel subsidy in 2023 causing food and commodity prices to increase.
Recently, Sowore announced the locations of protest coordinators across Nigeria for the planned #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria demonstration.
In the same vein, speaking on Nigeria Info FM 99.3, the African Action Congress (AAC) chieftain asserted that there is a massive desire by Nigerians to revolt against their sociopolitical conditions.
Currently, the 53-year-old is trending on X, with some pro-government commenters lashing out at him.
Legit.ng captures some comments below:
@TunjiJacob3 wrote:
"Sowore dey overdo things."
@taiwo_k commented:
"He (Sowore) is a bitter loser."
@BDG4BAT23 said:
"Protest in Nigeria is a business enterprise for people like Sowore, Aisha and few more of others, they make a living through it."
Read more on planned hardship protest
- Hardship protest: Reps advise Tinubu on what to do with protesters
- Hardship protest: FG finally opens up on how to handle youths uprising
- Hardship: “Why Tinubu does not want protest”, minister opens up
Protest ‘not billed to end in peace’ - Bwala
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Barr. Daniel Bwala, a former presidential campaign spokesperson to Atiku Abubakar, said a nationwide protest is not necessary at this point.
Bwala stated this after meeting with President Tinubu at the Aso presidential villa in Abuja.
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