The RevolutionNow movement, led by Sunday Oguntola of the National Students, Take It Back Movement, students’ wing, has vowed to continue its daily protests against bad governance and economic hardship in Nigeria.
The group, donning identical orange caps, marched from Freedom Park to Olaiya flyover, singing solidarity songs, despite initial resistance from police authorities.
Oguntola emphasized that the movement doesn’t require police permission to protest, citing their constitutional right to peaceful assembly. He described President Bola Tinubu’s administration as “autocratic and failed,” perpetuating hunger, starvation, and hardship on the masses. The protesters demand a better Nigeria, where everyone benefits, not just the elite.
The Nigerian Police Force attempted to disrupt the protest, seizing the rented sound vehicle and equipment, claiming the group didn’t provide prior notice. Sunday countered that peaceful protests don’t require permission, and the movement won’t be deterred.
A dramatic turn of events unfolded when a vehicle allegedly intentionally drove into the protesters, but fortunately, no casualties were reported. Undeterred, the movement insists on daily protests until President Tinubu addresses their grievances.
This protest is part of a larger, nationwide movement, with demonstrations reported in various cities, including Abuja, Lagos, Ibadan, and Port Harcourt . The economic hardship and bad governance have sparked widespread discontent, with citizens demanding change.
The RevolutionNow movement’s persistence reflects the growing frustration among Nigerians, urging the government to address the economic challenges and ensure a better future for all.
