The decision to sack Isah comes amid rising tensions and widespread dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of economic issues.
Abdullahi Isah, popularly known as Biodun, has been dismissed from his position as Youth Leader of Bosso (Wakilin Matasan Bosso) in the Bosso local government area of Niger state for expressing support for the upcoming #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria peaceful protest.
The protest, scheduled to hold from August 1 to 10, aims to address the cost of living crisis across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
In an official statement issued on July 28, 2024, Alhaji Mu’azu Adamu Laka Bosso (Hakimin Bosso), the District Head of Bosso, announced the dismissal.
“I hereby write to inform you that you have been dismissed from your title as Youth Leader of Bosso (Wakilin Matasan Bosso) with immediate effect from 28/07/2024,” the letter reads.
The statement emphasised the immediacy of the dismissal, making it clear that Isah should no longer identify himself as the Youth Leader of Bosso.
“You should no longer call yourself the Youth Leader of Bosso. I hope you will make use of this information given to you,” Laka Bosso added.
The decision to sack Isah comes amid rising tensions and widespread dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of economic issues.
It followed his support for the upcoming #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest.
“Abdullahi Isah (Biodun), youth leader of Bosso district of Nigeria state has been removed from his position for expressing support for the cost of living crisis peaceful protest,” an inside source told Reporters.
The #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria movement has gained significant traction, calling for comprehensive reforms and relief measures to address the escalating cost of living.
Supporters of the movement argue that the government’s policies have exacerbated the economic challenges faced by ordinary Nigerians, leading to increased poverty and hardship. The upcoming protests aim to voice these concerns and demand accountability from the government.