Omoyele Sowore Outlines States Ready for Nationwide Protest on August 1st.
Omoyele Sowore, a prominent Nigerian activist known for his “Revolution Now” campaign during President Buhari’s administration, has outlined the cities prepared for a planned nationwide protest in August.
Sowore, the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, shared this information through a post titled “Days of Rage” on his verified X handle. He confirmed that protest coordinators across various states are ready for action.
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The cities listed by Sowore include:
- Abia: Aba, Umuahia
- Adamawa: Mubi, Yola
- Akwa Ibom: Uyo
- Anambra: Awka, Onitsha
- Benue: Makurdi, Gboko
- Borno: Biu, Maiduguri
- Cross River: Calabar
- Delta: Asaba, Sapele, Ughelli, Warri
- Ebonyi: Abakaliki
- Edo: Benin City, Auchi
- Taraba: Jalingo
- Yobe: Damaturu
- Zamfara: Gusau, Laura Namoda
Governors and other high-profile Nigerians have urged the youth to avoid taking to the streets for this protest. They fear that such demonstrations could be compromised and hijacked by hoodlums whose primary goal is to destroy properties and loot businesses.
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Security agencies have echoed these concerns, warning that the protest could lead to widespread lawlessness, drawing parallels to the ENDSARS protests where lives were lost and properties worth billions were destroyed.
As the situation develops, we will continue to provide updates on the planned protests and the responses from both the government and the public.
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Omoyele Sowore Outlines States Ready for Nationwide Protest on August 1st.
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