Sunday Igboho, a prominent Yoruba Nation advocate, has voiced his opposition to the planned protest set to take place on August 1 nationwide to protest the difficulties faced in Nigeria.
In a statement released late on Monday, Igboho praised President Bola Tinubu, who took office on May 29 last year, for implementing policies that previous leaders had lacked the courage to pursue.
He acknowledged that every country faces challenges, but believed President Tinubu was actively working to alleviate the hardships in Nigeria.
While acknowledging the right to peaceful protest as stated in the constitution, Igboho emphasized that it should not be used as a means to call for an unconstitutional change of government.
He pointed out that during President Buhari’s tenure, the Southwest region did not engage in protests for regime change despite facing oppression and violence from Fulani terrorists.
He said, “I, Chief Sunday Igboho, I am issuing this press release in response to the planned protests by some unknown and faceless individuals, who are working to disintegrate the country.
‘’Since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s 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 birth right to rule Nigeria. And 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.
‘’Recently, we have become aware of notices from unknown 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.”
