In light of the nationwide protest scheduled for August 1st, Netizens have made it clear they will not back down and insist that the Federal Government address the issues promised during the protest.
Recall that President Bola Tinubu had called on Nigerians to abort their planned protests, assuring that measures are in place to alleviate their hardships.
However, Netizens have responded that they will not be canceling the protest and that the Federal Government should address their concerns during the protest.
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They expressed frustration with what they see as repeated failed promises from the government, viewing the latest assurances as a tactic to delay the protest.
Reacting on Facebook, Alhaji Saidu wrote, “We want to see the action not a fake promise again or you will hear from us, am ready for the day to come.”
On X, formerly Twitter, a user @Granite1741385 wrote, “The protest must take place, don’t deceive yourself, you will alleviate it while it’s going on.”
The protest must take place, don’t deceive yourself, you will alleviate it while it’s going on
— Granite (@Granite1741385) July 22, 2024
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Another user, @BalleofLagos, commented, “Don’t worry. During the protest, they can start putting everything in place, but for now, the protest still holds.”
Don’t worry during the protest 🪧 dey can start putting everything in place but for now the protest still hold
— BAAleoflagos (lagos state for Labour Party) 🇷🇺 (@Balleoflagos01) July 22, 2024
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Another user, @EgbaJames, asserted, “It’s a lie. The protest must be kicked off as scheduled. Enough of the hardship in Nigeria.”
They lie from both sides of their mouth. They can’t be taken seriously.
— Raman Hammed (@HammedRama86097) July 22, 2024
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Still reacting on X, @EgbaJames said, “It’s a lie,the protest must be kicked of as when due. Enough of the hardship in Nigeria.”
It’s a lie,the protest must be kicked of as when due.
Enough of the hardship in Nigeria.— Egba James (@JamesEgba7) July 23, 2024
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On Instagram, Nigerians have also voiced their grievances:
