Kano protest leaders reveal themselves and issue directives for the August 1 national protest. Learn about their strategy and goals.
The Kano State mobilizers have disclosed their identities and announced the requirements as well as instructions for the upcoming nationwide protest against poor governance slated for August 1, 2024.
Anas Adamu leads the Northern Chapter of the Nigeria Patriotic Front Movement (NPFM), which encompasses over 13 civil society organizations.
The group declared its plan to proceed with the protest as scheduled in a communiqué during a press conference held on Tuesday evening in Kano.
The communiqué presented by the organizers contains a list of demands for the Nigerian government, comprising lowering petrol prices to within N160-N200 price range, reducing inflation rates on basic necessities such as foodstuff, accommodation and power supply. Additionally stipulated were measures aimed at decreasing interest rates and trimming down administrative costs while also resolving issues regarding insecurity across Nigeria’s territories.
Despite their demands, they declared that they would proceed with the protest as scheduled and provided instructions accordingly.
As stated in a communication, attendees are not allowed to possess any type of weapon and must refrain from harassing or committing acts of violence. Furthermore, it is strictly prohibited for them to plunder the belongings of others.
“Our protest aligns with the peaceful rights protected by the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (amended).”
On August 1st, we urge the citizens of Kano State and Nigeria as a whole to exercise their fundamental right to protest against corrupt governance across all tiers of government. Additionally, we implore foreign entities not to interfere in our internal affairs.
“Paid agents who profit from the mass suffering are attempting to intimidate and persuade us from speaking out and protesting against unjust governance. Let’s disregard their efforts.”
Failing to voice our protest at present would make it difficult for the government to acknowledge us. At this juncture, we must assert our position as responsible citizens and ensure that those in power do not overlook or underestimate us any further.
The communiqué stated that the upcoming protest on August 1 will merely mark the initial phase and it shall continue, irrespective of how favorable or unfavorable those in authority find it.
Before it is too late, the group urged President Tinubu to heed the voice of the people and alter his course.
