Nigeria Protests: Igboho Kicks Against August 1 Nationwide Protest

(iexclusivenews) – Yoruba Nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has voiced his opposition to the #EndBadGovernance nationwide protests scheduled for August 1.

These protests are in response to the economic hardships currently faced by the country.

Igboho’s Statement On Nigeria Protests 

In a statement issued late last night, Igboho expressed his concerns about the planned protests.

He emphasized that these protests are being organized by unknown and faceless individuals with the intent to disintegrate the country.

Igboho highlighted the revolutionary policies implemented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu since assuming office on May 29, 2023.

According to Igboho, these bold steps have unsettled those who believe it is their birthright to rule Nigeria.

He pointed out that attempts to undermine Tinubu’s administration, particularly on social media, aim to create discord between the government and the people.

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The Threat of ’10 Days of Rage’

Igboho mentioned recent notices from unknown individuals threatening ’10 days of rage’ starting August 1, 2024, under the slogan ‘Tinubu Must Go!’

He acknowledged the constitutional right to peaceful protest but stressed that it does not extend to calls for an unconstitutional regime change.

Igboho drew a comparison to President Buhari’s eight-year tenure, during which there were no protests for regime change from the Southwest.

Despite facing oppression and atrocities by Fulani terrorists.

He emphasized that past protests were focused on protecting communities, not destabilizing the country.

Yoruba Nation’s Stance and Global Perspective

The Yoruba Nation Movement, along with Igboho, firmly declared their non-participation in any protest aimed at using the Southwest as a battleground for political upheaval.

They believe that the Yoruba nation should not be a launchpad for disintegrating Nigeria and recognize that economic hardship is a global phenomenon, not unique to Nigeria.

Igboho shared his experiences from traveling across Europe, the Middle East, West Africa, and North America, noting that people everywhere are facing challenges.

He acknowledged that governments worldwide are implementing palliatives to alleviate these hardships.

In Nigeria, President Tinubu’s government has introduced measures to reduce food prices and increased the minimum wage from ₦30,000 to ₦70,000, demonstrating a commitment to improving the lives of the working populace.

Call to Reject Politically Motivated Protests

Igboho urged all Yoruba people and well-meaning Nigerians to reject the politically motivated protests.

He emphasized that President Tinubu, like President Buhari, must be allowed to complete his term in office.

The path to change lies in democratic processes—through the ballot box or a referendum.

Those seeking change must wait until the next elections in 2027.

In conclusion, Igboho called on his members and the broader community to resist any temptation to participate in these protests, as they do not serve the interests of the Yoruba people or the nation as a whole.

He issued a strong warning against any individuals or groups attempting to instigate violence under the guise of these protests, urging them to stay off the streets across Yorubaland on the designated protest days and in the future.