• Aggrieved Nigerians have taken to social media, demanding that Tinubu step down 
• The demand is driven by the economic struggles under the President administration 
• The anger is further intensified by some of the government expenditures that are viewed as insensitive

Aggrieved Nigerians have taken to social media, asking that the current President of the country, Bola Ahmad Tinubu step down over the current state of the country.

Struggle to meet basic needs

Their demand was driven by the economic struggles faced by Nigerians, emphasizing that families cannot afford to feed themselves adequately under his tenure.

Recall that expectations on the President were high when he resumed office on May 29, 2023, promising to "hit the ground running" and "continue running" under his "Renewed Hope Agenda." 

Tinubu's administration’s policies not helping 

However, the public has said that the administration’s policies, such as floating the naira and removing the fuel subsidy, are not improving the economy but have further worsened the situation.

Additionally, the cost of living has seen a dramatic increase, alongside a worsening security situation.

Insensitive expenditures 

The anger has been intensified by government expenditures that are viewed as insensitive, notably the allocation of N21 billion for renovating the VP's residence during a time of economic hardship, while everyday Nigerians face challenges in meeting necessities.

However, the hashtag #TinubuMustGo has taken over social media, with people across the country lamenting and demanding the president be impeached.

Nigerians lament

TheRadar compiled the comments of people who grew the #TinubuMustGo trend on X (formerly Twitter).

Kris said, "Hunger 📈 Insecurity 📈 Zero production 📈Corruption 📈 Zero health care 📈 Bigotry 📈 Poor Infrastructure 📈 Poor Agric produce 📈 Sub par education 📈 Poor economy 📈 Propaganda 📈 Mediocrity 📈 Poor foreign standing 📈 Everything worse is on the increase 📈 #TinubuMustGo."

Anonymous NG also stated, "Enough is enough !! We can not continue to be Slaves in our country. We have less than 2% of them, We are 98%, Fvxk it! August 1st remains August 1st‼️✊🏾#EndBGIN #EndBadGovernance2024#TinubuMUSTGo #EndAPCNow."

Nigeria Election Police added, "Let's go Nigeria! Your children and grandchildren will have no country if this massive looting, impunity and nepotism continues."

Sunday Balogun expressed, "This is long overdue. #EndBadGovernance2024 #TinubuMustGo #NationwideProtest.

GRV PR shared, "Nigerians have been patience and bearing with the failures of it government. Enough is Enough, THE END IS NOW. #EndAPCNow #TinubuMUSTGo."

Another user Jypee said, "Our wicked politicians are wasting our time. We need to wake up and take back our country. 🇳🇬❤️ #EndAPCNow #TinubuMUSTGo"

Odogwu Zeji didn't hold back and opined that, "From the beginning, we knew Tinubu was to frail to handle a dying economy, we warned, begged and even cried but they said no. See the way he's falling yakata the same way the naira is falling. #TinubuMustGo."

Akwa Ibom first son also stated, "Fellow Nigerians‼️ Just take a look at what Tinubu and the APC government have turned our country into!! This looks like the Zombie Apocalypse!!📌#WakeUpNigerians #OperationRescueNigeria #BootsOnTheGround #TinubuMustGo."

New York Times report has got the President and citizens talking

Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that the New York Times report on Nigeria’s economy has got Tinubu and the Citizens talking. 

According to the report, Nigerians are experiencing the worst economic crisis in decades. Prices for food, medicine, and petrol are too high for many to afford, and the government is making it difficult for businesses to operate.