'Take It Back Movement' Issues Fresh Directive, Declares Tomorrow One-Million-Man Protest Day

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The ‘Take It Back Movement’, one of the organisers of #EndBackBadGovernance protest has issued fresh statement, endorsing tomorrow, August 10th to hold one+million+man protest across the 36 states and Abuja.

The organisers have also charged Nigerians to direct their anger to States and Local Government Councils tomorrow.

TIB statement to the 36 state governors and Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory demanded immediate economic actions to provide good governance nationwide.

Their demands include creating job opportunities, improving healthcare services and education, paying the minimum wage, and investing in essential infrastructure.

The group singled the Nigerian Press for praise, while urging for continued support for the struggle to ensure good governance in Nigeria.

The statement reads in part:

“The Take It Back Movement (TIB), side-by-side with other organizers and organizations will on August 10, lead a monumental one-million-man protest in each of the 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.
This event will mark a critical juncture in our nationwide #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria campaign, which began on August 1, 2024.

“It started as a planned 10-day protest but has evolved into a sustained and widespread movement, drawing participants from every corner of Nigeria and the diaspora.

“TIB extends its deep appreciation to the Nigerian people for their tireless participation and unwavering support.

“We say to all: Your courage and determination in the face of adversity are a testament to our collective resolve for change.

“We commend the Nigerian media for their steadfast coverage despite overwhelming harassment and threats. We applaud your selfless role in reporting the truth and informing the world.

“We are also very grateful to the lawyers nationwide who have been working diligently to secure the release of our comrades and detained protesters.

“On the troubling matter of unlawful arrests, we unequivocally condemn the detention of Michael Adaramoye (Lenin), Sankara, and others who were arrested on August 5 and in previous and subsequent days.

“Their continued imprisonment by the DSS and the Police is a gross violation of their rights. We demand their immediate release and call for an end to these unjust detentions.

“The Take It Back Movement calls upon President Bola Tinubu to immediately reverse the fuel subsidy removal. Clearly, that policy has exacerbated the economic hardship of ordinary Nigerians.

“We also demand an immediate increase of the minimum wage to at least N250,000 per month, to ensure that Nigerian workers can afford a decent standard of living.

“To restore fairness and justice in governance, we further charge President Tinubu to address the very clear demands the protesters have made.

“To the 36 state governors and Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the FCT, we demand immediate economic actions to provide good governance nationwide. These include creating job opportunities, improving healthcare services and education, paying the minimum wage, and investing in essential infrastructure. Our citizens deserve nothing less.

“We also demand the immediate sack of the Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, over the death of close to 40 protesters who were served bullets because they demanded bread. So far, over 1000 people have been remanded over the protest against hunger.

“At least 632 protesters have been remanded in Kano, while over 109 were remanded in Sokoto prison. The police must cease the use of teargas and live ammunition against peaceful protesters.

“We charge the Police Service Commission to hold accountable, any officer involved in the assault, brutality, shooting, killing, or any other form of violence against unarmed protesters.

“The use of live ammunition against peaceful protesters, reminiscent of the tragic events of the 2020 #EndSARS protests, must not be repeated. Such actions are unacceptable and must be met with appropriate sanctions.

“We also strongly condemn the invasion of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) Headquarters in Abuja on August 7 by a joint security force including operatives of the Department of State Services; the Defence Intelligence Agency, officers of the Nigeria Police Force, and military personnel.

“The Take It Back Movement remains resolute. Our voices will not be silenced, and our demand for good governance will persist until meaningful change is achieved.”