The protesters, who gathered at the Jippu-Jam Roundabout, decried what they described as “anti-people policies” and a systematic clampdown on critics of the government.
The Take-It-Back (TIB) Movement on Thursday staged a protest in Yola, the capital of Adamawa State, calling on the Nigerian government to address worsening economic conditions, insecurity, and alleged human rights abuses.
The protesters, who gathered at the Jippu-Jam Roundabout, decried what they described as “anti-people policies” and a systematic clampdown on critics of the government.
They demanded a reversal of the fuel subsidy removal, which they say has plunged millions of Nigerians into deeper poverty and worsened the cost of living crisis.
"We are tired of bad governance and government policies that are making Nigerians suffer,” said a protester.
“The economy is broken, people are jobless, and now they want to silence us for speaking up."
Female protesters at the rally were particularly vocal, chanting “enough is enough” and urging Nigerians to rise and defend their rights.
“This country is not moving the way it should,” one woman said.
“We want change. We want a better Nigeria where women, youth, and the common man are not suffering."
The group also criticised the arrest of social media users under controversial cybercrime laws, accusing the government of weaponising the law to silence dissent and opposition.
“There are graduates with no jobs, and the few opportunities available are out of reach,” said another protester.
“When people are hungry and unemployed, it becomes easy for them to be lured into crime. The government must act now."
The Take-It-Back Movement, known for its activism against corruption and authoritarianism, vowed to continue peaceful protests across the country until concrete actions are taken by the authorities.