‘Tinubu Must Go’ vs ‘Tinubu Must Stay’: Forces behind campaigns

As Nigeria moves towards the 2027 general elections, rival campaigns of 'Tinubu Must Go' and 'Tinubu Must Stay' have emerged as competing expressions of public dissatisfaction and political support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The 'Tinubu Must Go' movement is associated with human rights lawyer Abba Hikima and activist Hamza Nuhu Dantani, who present it as a non-partisan platform mobilising Nigerians against Tinubu's second term ambition, citing economic hardship, insecurity, and rising living costs. The campaigns have moved beyond social media into political meetings, public statements, and street demonstrations, raising questions about their organisers, geographical reach, and implications for national stability.

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