“Tinubu must go” movement protests in Kano, accuses police of denying access to venue

Members of the “Tinubu Must Go” movement on Sunday staged a street protest in Kano, accusing the police of interfering with their planned gathering, Tribune reported. The movement’s convener, Abba Hikima, alleged that police officers blocked access to the venue of the group’s meeting, with more than 10 mobile police vehicles reportedly deployed to the area.

Hikima accused the police of violating the group’s rights to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression, insisting that members should be allowed to express their views without undue restrictions. Despite the alleged obstruction, members of the movement later marched through the streets, chanting “Tinubu Must Go” and waving flags bearing the group’s branding.

The protest, which followed the alleged blocking of the meeting venue, came amid concerns over citizens’ rights to organise peaceful demonstrations and express their political opinions. As of the time of filing the report, the Kano State Police Command had yet to publicly respond to the allegations, Tribune Online said.