Article: The Imperative of Nationwide Protest in Nigeria: A Clarion Call to Action

The quintessential conundrum plaguing Nigeria is the pervasive ignorance of its citizens regarding their identity and history, leading to a debilitating loss of critical thinking and self autonomy. When a people are fed a diet of fallacies, they become enslaved, and they will live to appease their oppressors even in the face of death. This mentality is exemplified by Nigerians who always refuse to speak up against bad policies of people in power and it signifies a servile mentality rather than respect for authority.

The purpose of this article is to elucidate the paramount importance of protest and the imperative to challenge the draconian policies of Tinubu and his economic advisors, who are orchestrating a symphony of suffering. If we fail to act, the consequences will be catastrophic, and we must remember that the last capitalist we encountered was the one who sold us the rope that binds us.

Nigeria's independence was achieved through protest, and since then, Nigerians have continued to protest in various forms, exercising their right to freedom and dignity as humans. Ironically, Tinubu, who rose to power through protest, now seeks to criminalize it, and this demonstrates a staggering display of hypocrisy.

But we must recognize that the power of the people supersedes that of their government, and by protesting, we can effect change and force the government to amend its anti-people policies. This is a protest motivated by hunger and the high cost of living, and we demand the right to live with dignity. We are not asking for too much; we simply want to survive.

Tinubu, Buhari, and our respected literary scholar, Wole Soyinka, led a protest in 2012, calling for revolution, but now Tinubu seeks to criminalize protest. I reiterate that Tinubu's intentions are to steal, destroy, and kill, but it is up to us to resist.

Protest is a constitutional right in a democratic society, and no one has the authority to suppress it. It is disheartening to see the 109 Senators and 360 House of Representatives members succumb to Tinubu's whims, prioritizing personal gain over the plight of Nigerians. We have the power to shape our destiny, and if we unite, we can effect change. The Nationwide protest is a legitimate call to action, and everyone should participate.

Adedapo Taiwo Emmanuel (Network) writes from Ile-Ife.

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