The Take-It-Back (TIB) Movement has announced plans to hold a nationwide protest on June 12, 2026, citing growing insecurity, economic hardship, human rights violations, and poor governance under the regime of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The decision was reached during the movement’s General Assembly held on June 7, 2026.
The meeting brought together members, state coordinators, and leaders of the movement from different parts of the country to review the state of the nation and discuss possible actions.
In a communiqué issued after the meeting and signed by the National Coordinator, Juwon Sanyaolu, and the General Secretary, Stephen Olabiyi, the movement expressed concern over the worsening insecurity, rising poverty, and increasing attacks on democratic rights across Nigeria.
According to the communiqué, many Nigerians are facing serious challenges due to insecurity and economic difficulties, while government institutions have failed to effectively address the country’s problems.
The movement said incidents of kidnapping, banditry, terrorism, and violence continue to affect communities across the country, leaving many citizens vulnerable. It referenced recent abductions and attacks in states including Oyo, Kwara, Borno, and Ekiti, stating that the government has not done enough to protect lives and property.
The movement particularly highlighted the recent kidnapping of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State, describing the incident as part of a wider security crisis affecting several parts of the country.
On the economy, the movement said many Nigerians are struggling with rising living costs, inflation, unemployment, and the effects of government policies that have increased hardship for ordinary citizens. It argued that millions of families are finding it increasingly difficult to meet their basic needs.
The communiqué also raised concerns about the violations of fundamental rights, stating that peaceful protesters, activists, and critics of government policies are increasingly facing harassment and intimidation.
Following its deliberations, the General Assembly resolved to organize a nationwide protest on June 12, Nigeria’s Democracy Day, to draw attention to the issues raised and demand action from the government.
According to the movement, the protest will focus on calls for improved security, the rescue of abducted Nigerians, protection of fundamental rights, and measures to ease the economic burden on citizens. The movement also demanded an end to illegal arrests, state repression, forced evictions, and other forms of abuse.
The movement directed its state and local government coordinators, students, workers, traders, and allied civil society groups to begin mobilization ahead of the demonstration. It said awareness campaigns would be carried out through community engagements, market outreaches, and door-to-door sensitization efforts across the country.
The Take-It-Back Movement maintained that the planned protest would be peaceful and lawful, stressing that citizens have a constitutional right to express their grievances and demand accountability from elected leaders.
It called on Nigerians to participate in the June 12 demonstration, saying the protest is aimed at demanding better governance, improved security, economic relief, and greater respect for democratic freedoms.
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