The Take-It-Back Movement plans to protest on June 12 against government killings and undemocratic actions. Activist Omoyele Sowore leads the group that wants all Nigerians to fight against bad leaders. National Coordinator Juwon Sanyaolu said the group rejects empty ceremonies that usually happen on Democracy Day. The movement calls June 12 a day to resist tyranny and poor leadership. They refuse to celebrate freedom that does not exist.
The group says democracy appears to be falling apart across Nigeria. Leaders who promised change have destroyed the democracy that people fought hard to win. Government forces attack free speech through intimidation and censorship campaigns. Journalists face harassment and activists end up in jail for speaking out. Citizens get arrested for social media posts as officials use cyber laws to silence critics.
Mass killings continue in Plateau, Benue, Southern Kaduna and other Middle Belt areas. Entire communities face destruction as killers roam free without punishment. Many people become displaced from their homes as violence spreads. The government stays silent about the bloodshed or denies problems exist. The protest aims to speak for victims, displaced families and hungry people abandoned by corrupt leaders.
The group says democracy appears to be falling apart across Nigeria. Leaders who promised change have destroyed the democracy that people fought hard to win. Government forces attack free speech through intimidation and censorship campaigns. Journalists face harassment and activists end up in jail for speaking out. Citizens get arrested for social media posts as officials use cyber laws to silence critics.
Mass killings continue in Plateau, Benue, Southern Kaduna and other Middle Belt areas. Entire communities face destruction as killers roam free without punishment. Many people become displaced from their homes as violence spreads. The government stays silent about the bloodshed or denies problems exist. The protest aims to speak for victims, displaced families and hungry people abandoned by corrupt leaders.
