A warning has been issued to people campaigning for President Bola Tinubu in northern Nigeria, with the message coming amid growing anger over economic hardship, insecurity, rising fuel prices and the removal of the fuel subsidy.
The warning, shared by Arewa Source on X, urged those campaigning for Tinubu in the North to stop their activities.
The message stated: “Those of you campaigning for Tinubu in the North, I am advising you to stop now.
“If you refuse to stop, then please don’t let us come face to face with you.”
The statement reflects anger among some Nigerians over the rising cost of living and insecurity under the Tinubu administration.
The warning comes as protests and public demonstrations over hardship, insecurity and the government’s economic policies have been reported in different parts of the country, including Abuja, Enugu, Delta and Port Harcourt.
In Enugu, protesters have taken to the streets amid concerns over economic hardship, rising living costs and insecurity, with opposition to the Tinubu administration forming part of the anger expressed during demonstrations.
Similar anger has been seen in Abuja, where protesters have raised concerns over hardship, insecurity, fuel prices and the wider economic situation. Some protesters have also called for Tinubu to leave office.
In Delta State and Port Harcourt, protests have also highlighted grievances affecting communities, including economic hardship, insecurity and disputes involving oil producing communities and their entitlements.
Insecurity has remained another major source of public concern, particularly in parts of northern Nigeria where communities continue to face attacks, killings, kidnappings and displacement. The issue has increasingly featured alongside economic hardship in criticism of the government.
At the centre of much of the economic anger is the removal of the petrol subsidy by Tinubu shortly after he assumed office in May 2023. The decision led to a sharp increase in petrol prices and pushed up transportation and living costs across the country.
The rising cost of food, transport and other basic necessities has continued to put pressure on households, while concerns over insecurity have added to the frustration felt by many Nigerians.
Critics of the administration have blamed the government’s economic policies and its handling of insecurity for worsening the difficulties faced by citizens.
The latest warning to Tinubu campaigners in the North adds another dimension to the growing political tension.
For many households, economic hardship and insecurity have become major political issues, particularly in northern communities where concerns over food prices, transport costs, unemployment, household income, kidnappings and attacks remain prominent.
The warning therefore comes against the backdrop of wider public frustration over the economic impact of the government’s reforms and concerns about the security situation.
With protests and political demonstrations being reported in Abuja, Enugu, Delta and Port Harcourt, anger over hardship, insecurity, fuel prices and the removal of the subsidy is increasingly becoming a major part of the political debate surrounding the Tinubu administration.
