Anti-government protest: TinubuMustGo hashtag trends on social media

Ahead of the planned nationwide protests over hardship, netizens have threatened to demand President Bola Tinubu’s resignation.

A cross-section of Nigerians on their X microblogging handles are using the hashtag #TinubuMustGo to campaign for the protest.

They are alleging that the president lacks the ability to tackle the economic crisis bedevilling the nation.

Nigerians, particularly youths who are frustrated by the economic reality, have vowed to stage mass protests nationwide.

According to the flyers making the rounds, the protest has been scheduled for August 1 to 10.

Some X users who were campaigning for the protest threatened that if the protest is disrupted by security operatives, they would demand Tinubu’s immediate resignation.

Below are some of the posts on X as compiled:

@j_samdavid wrote: “As we mount the barricade in August to rage, the APC urchins, the police, the army and all the trigger-happy state apparatus of the elite ruling class should know that if any one of the masses protesting should be wounded or killed, we will come for Tinubu #TinubuMustGo.”

@PhCity_Oracle wrote: “Built a N21 B mansion for Shettima but asked Nigerians to be patient. Bought a N5B presidential yacht for Tinubu – approved 70000 naira for the NLC and TUC. Bought N150 B presidential jet but shared rice with Nigerians. #RevolutionNow #TinubuMUSTGo #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria

@Jrnaib2 wrote: “Do you know that majority of Nigerians are committed to the One Term President, OTP Project? Join the patriotic movement now! #TinubuMUSTGo.”

@Verydarkman wrote: “Dear Nigeria Youth. Make sure you come out for the protest and never give up. As you can see, they are already developing cold feet. NIGERIA BELONGS TO ALL OF US. #TinubuMUSTGo.”