The pro-democracy group described Tinubu’s policies as a symbol of corruption and economic oppression, while further criticising his administration for the skyrocketing cost of living in Nigeria.
The Take-It-Back Movement has called on Nigerians to unite and brace for the upcoming #FearlessInOctober protest, aimed at addressing the rising hardship under President Bola Tinubu-led government.
The pro-democracy group described Tinubu’s policies as a symbol of corruption and economic oppression, while further criticising his administration for the skyrocketing cost of living in Nigeria.
In a statement released on Tuesday via its official X handle (formerly Twitter), the movement encouraged Nigerians to mark October 1 for a nationwide protest under the hashtags #FearlessInOctober and #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria2.0.
The statement read: “Nigerians, brace yourselves: General Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a symbol of hardship and corruption, has taken the helm. Mark your calendars for October 1 and join the #FearlessInOctober #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria2.0 protest to fight for our nation's future and end the oppressive rule.”
The protest comes as Nigerians struggle with unprecedented fuel price hikes following the removal of petrol subsidies in May 2023.
According to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), prices now range from N855 to N897 per litre, depending on the location. Independent marketers have adjusted their prices even higher, ranging from N930 to N1,200 per litre.
Since the subsidy removal, petrol prices have more than tripled, worsening the economic challenges faced by citizens who rely heavily on fuel for transportation and electricity generation.
With October 1 fast approaching, the Take-It-Back Movement’s call is expected to ignite further debate on the state of the nation’s leadership and the impact of Tinubu’s policies.
Earlier on Tuesday, SaharaReporters reported that oil marketers expressed growing concerns about the potential price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, as the landing cost of imported petrol has surged to approximately N1120 per litre.
The increase in the landing cost, which was reported at N1117 per litre in July, has put pressure on dealers to consider alternative sources for their petrol supplies.
With pump prices fluctuating between N600 and N700 per litre in July and rising to between N855 and N897 per litre last week, the cost of petrol has been on a steady upward trajectory.
However, some independent dealers have even set their prices above N1,000 per litre.
The delay in announcing the price for Dangote's petrol is exacerbating uncertainty among marketers. This uncertainty is prompting discussions with foreign partners to explore the feasibility of importing petrol, given the open market for competition.
Abubakar Maigandi, National President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), revealed that the organisation is in talks with international partners to assess the costs of importing petrol.
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