Several groups have decided not to participate in the planned nationwide protest scheduled between August 1 and 10, citing various reasons.
The Coalition of Northern Youth Leaders’ Forum, represented by National President Comrade Murtala Garba and National Secretary Comrade Dogo Shagari, expressed concerns about potential hijacking of the protest and the resulting chaos, leading them to dissociate from it.
Similarly, the Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly (NEYGA) withdrew its support, urging patience with President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. They attributed current challenges to past administrations and stressed national unity.
Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore also distanced itself, commending President Tinubu for establishing the Ministry of Livestock Development, which they believe will reduce farmers-herders conflicts.
The Jigawa branch of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the Students Union, and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have also disassociated themselves from the protest.
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) criticized the timing and effectiveness of the protest, with ACF’s National Chairman, Mamman Osuman, asserting that it could harm the North and the country.
The Coalition of Concerned Northern Youth and Students also withdrew, expressing uncertainty about the organizers of the protest.
Meanwhile, the Presidency issued a stern warning against the protest, with Special Assistant Dada Olusegun stating that those behind it seek to destabilize the country and will face strong opposition from the majority who support President Bola Tinubu.
The protest was planned to address concerns over the rising cost of living and economic hardships in Nigeria, using hashtags like #TinubuMustGo, #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria, and #Revolution2024.