Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has voiced strong opposition to the proposed nationwide protest scheduled for August 1, which aims to address the ongoing hardship in Nigeria.
In a statement issued late Monday night, Igboho highlighted the strides made by President Bola Tinubu since assuming office on May 29, 2023.
Igboho’s statement comes as Nigeria continues to face economic and social challenges.
He credited Tinubu with implementing bold policies that previous administrations lacked the political will to pursue, emphasizing that every country faces challenges and that the President is actively working to alleviate the country’s difficulties.
Igboho underscored that while the right to peaceful protest is enshrined in Nigeria’s constitution, this right does not extend to calls for an unconstitutional regime change.
He pointed out that during President Buhari’s eight-year tenure, there were no protests from the Southwest demanding regime change, despite the region facing significant oppression and atrocities by Fulani terrorists.
“I, Chief Sunday Igboho, am issuing this press release in response to the planned protests by some unknown and faceless individuals, who are working to disintegrate the country,” Igboho stated.
“Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023, he has implemented revolutionary policies, which his predecessors lacked the political will to pursue. These bold steps have, unsurprisingly, unsettled those who believe it is their birthright to rule Nigeria.
In response, there have been attempts to undermine his administration, particularly on social media, with the aim of creating discord between the government and the people.”
Igboho also addressed recent notices from unidentified individuals threatening ‘10 days of rage’ beginning August 1, 2024, under the slogan ‘Tinubu Must Go!’
“While the right to peaceful protest is enshrined in our constitution, it does not extend to calls for an unconstitutional regime change. It is worth noting that during President Buhari’s eight-year tenure, there were no such protests for regime change from the Southwest, even when our people faced oppression and atrocities by Fulani terrorists,” Igboho added.
Igboho’s statement comes as Nigeria continues to grapple with economic and social challenges, with calls for stability and constructive dialogue becoming increasingly crucial.