The recent nationwide economic hardship resulting from the federal government’s removal of petrol subsidy and the subsequent upward review of fuel prices has sparked widespread outrage among Nigerians. As the pain and constraints continue to mount, many citizens are expressing their grievances on social media, with some calling for President Bola Tinubu to step down from office, just a little over 100 days since assuming the presidency.
The situation has led to comparisons between the current administration and the governments of former President Muhammadu Buhari and Goodluck Ebele Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Some Nigerians are now expressing their nostalgia for the days of President Buhari, while others believe that things were better during Goodluck Jonathan’s tenure.
One of the major concerns for Nigerians is the increasing burden of borrowing and debt servicing, which further exacerbates the economic challenges facing the country.
In light of the mounting frustrations, the hashtag #TinubuMustGo is now trending on Twitter, with over 17,000 views at the time of writing this report. Social media users, particularly supporters of Labour Party’s Peter Obi, are hopeful that the ongoing election tribunal may overturn Tinubu’s victory and bring about a change in leadership.
The current economic situation has become a focal point of discussion on social media, with Nigerians venting their frustrations and demanding accountability from the government. As the nation grapples with the impacts of the fuel subsidy removal, the call for change and better governance is echoing louder on digital platforms.
In 1993, Bola Ahmed Tinubu surrendered $460,000 to the US government after a Chicago court found the income came from heroin trafficking and money laundering. #TinubuMustGo #AllEyesOnTheJudiciary pic.twitter.com/gjAmOJnCit
— Jaypee (@JaypeeGeneral) July 25, 2023
