Kano – The Nigerian Patriotic Movement (NPFM), a coalition comprising working-class, civil society, community, academic, and pan-Nigerian groups, has announced their intent to stage a protest in Kano on August 1st, condemning alleged poor governance in Nigeria.
Comrade Anas Adamu, leader of the coalition, declared their commitment to the protest, stating, “We are prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice for future generations.” He continued, “We are ready to die… Our children are already suffering at home, some imprisoned for minor offenses, while the real criminals in government remain free. The system has criminalized our innocent youth.”
Adamu emphasized that the protest in Kano would be peaceful, aligning with the rights guaranteed under the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). He disclosed that the demonstration would take place in the city center near Gidan Murtala, confined to Kano’s Central Business District.
He urged citizens of Kano and Nigerians nationwide to participate in the protest to express their dissatisfaction with poor governance at all levels. Adamu also called for foreign entities to refrain from interfering in Nigeria’s domestic matters.
“Let us disregard those who profit from our collective suffering and seek to intimidate us into silence. If we do not speak out now, how will the government take us seriously? It is time to assert our rights as citizens and demand accountability from those in power,” Adamu asserted.
He hinted that the August 1 protest is merely the beginning. “This protest is just the first step. It will continue regardless of opposition from those in power.”
Adamu criticized the current administration for its neoliberal economic policies, which have led to increased petrol prices, Naira devaluation, high bank interest rates, rampant inflation, and widespread corruption. He also pointed out the disparity between the high cost of governance and the escalating hardship faced by ordinary citizens.
“The political class is treating governance as a profit-making venture, leaving us with no choice but to take a stand and support the August 1 protest against bad governance,” Adamu concluded.
