Protesters Tear Down Tinubu’s Posters, Chant ‘Tinubu Must Go’ In Abuja

By Sabiu Abdullahi

Protesters on Friday took to the streets of Area 1 in Abuja, where they pulled down campaign posters and banners bearing the image of President Bola Tinubu while chanting, “Tinubu Must Go”.

A video of the incident, which has circulated widely on social media, showed the demonstrators removing the political materials from walls, shops and electricity poles before tearing some of them into pieces.

Some protesters were also seen stepping on the torn posters as they expressed their displeasure with the President’s administration.

The demonstrators, mostly young people, moved through the busy commercial district while chanting slogans against Tinubu. Some also voiced concerns over the rising cost of living, hunger and worsening insecurity across the country.

The immediate reason for the demonstration was not clear as of the time of filing this report.

The incident comes amid reports of similar actions in other parts of the country, where videos have emerged of individuals tearing down posters and billboards bearing the President’s image.

It also follows a warning by the Inspector-General of Police against the deliberate destruction, defacement or unlawful removal of political campaign materials. The police chief had cautioned that such actions constitute criminal offences punishable under the law.

The development has attracted attention on social media, particularly amid growing public complaints about economic hardship and insecurity in the country.