Sowore Mobilises Protest Against Tinubu Over Rising Kidnappings

A protest tagged #OccupyAsoRock and #TinubuMustResign has been scheduled for Thursday, June 4, 2026, by human rights activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore. This move is in response to the recent surge in mass abductions and attacks on schools across Nigeria, with the aim of demanding the immediate release of kidnapped schoolchildren, teachers, and other victims. The protest, which will commence at Eagle Square in Abuja before proceeding to the Presidential Villa, is also calling on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure the safe return of the abducted individuals or step down from office for failing to protect the lives and security of Nigerians.

According to Sowore, the peaceful march is part of a growing national demand for safe schools, an end to mass kidnappings, and accountability from those in power. The AAC and its affiliated movement, Take It Back (TIB) Movement, will be at the forefront of the protest, which is expected to draw in activists, students, civil society groups, and concerned citizens. Sowore has been a vocal critic of the Tinubu administration, accusing it of failing to address the country's worsening security challenges.

The recent abductions in Oyo and Borno states have intensified public anger, with many calling for stronger security measures to protect educational institutions and prevent attacks on schoolchildren. Sowore's announcement of the protest has been made amid this backdrop, with the activist emphasizing that 'enough is enough' and that it is time for the government to take concrete action to secure the release of kidnapped victims and improve safety across the country.

The protest is seen as a significant move in the ongoing campaign to hold the government accountable for its handling of the security situation in Nigeria. With the country facing numerous challenges, including a resurgence of mass kidnappings, the #OccupyAsoRock protest is expected to draw attention to the plight of kidnapped victims and the need for urgent action to address the insecurity plaguing the nation.

Sowore, in his call to action, stressed that the protest would also include a 'school walk out for all kidnapped children and persons,' emphasizing that the time for change is now. As the country prepares for the protest, many are watching to see how the government will respond to the demands of the protesters and whether it will take concrete steps to address the security challenges facing Nigeria.