June 12 Protesters Issue Ultimatum To Fubara: Perform Or Step Down

A group of protesters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has called on Governor Siminalayi Fubara to prioritize governance and development or consider resigning from office.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The demonstrators, who identified themselves as members of the Take-It-Back Movement linked to activist Omoyele Sowore, gathered near the Rivers State Government House as part of nationwide Democracy Day protests held on June 12.

During the demonstration, participants voiced concerns over worsening economic conditions, insecurity, and the prolonged political tensions in Rivers State, while chanting anti-government slogans.

The Take-It-Back Movement had earlier announced plans for nationwide protests to draw attention to what it described as rising hardship and insecurity across the country.

In a video from the protest, one demonstrator directly addressed Governor Fubara, expressing disappointment over what he described as unmet expectations.

“My message is to Governor Fubara. Those of us who stood against oppression in Rivers State are disappointed and expected much more from your administration, despite your indication that you may not be interested in the 2027 elections,” the protester said.

‘Rivers People Deserve Better’

The speaker accused the governor of failing to meet the expectations of residents despite the support he received during the state’s political crisis.

“You have one year left to serve the people of Rivers State. Residents want to see meaningful development because, in their view, not enough is happening. During difficult times, Rivers people stood by you, but many now feel let down,” he said.

He urged the governor to focus on governance and deliver tangible results during the remainder of his tenure.

“If you are committed to serving Rivers people, then use the time left to improve their lives. If not, then step aside,” the protester added.

The demonstrators also chanted slogans calling for political change at the national level, including demands directed at President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

Calls for Change and Better Governance

Another protester maintained that the movement was driven by a desire for a better Rivers State and Nigeria, insisting that participants would not be intimidated.

“We are fighting for a better society. We cannot all be silenced. Our goal is to demand accountability and improved governance,” he said.

Videos from the protest also showed participants chanting “revolution” and calling for the removal of several political leaders, including President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

They further protested against what they described as growing insecurity, hunger, and injustice in the country.

‘Our Protest Is About Principles’

The protesters stressed that their demonstration was not in support of any political faction or individual but was based on principles of good governance and accountability.

According to them, worsening insecurity, economic hardship, poor healthcare services, and inadequate infrastructure were among the key reasons for the protest.

“We want it to be clear that this movement is not about personalities or political camps. It is about the suffering Nigerians are facing daily. Insecurity is increasing, hardship is worsening, schools and hospitals are struggling, and many citizens feel abandoned,” they said.

Concerns Over Rivers Politics

The protesters also criticised the political situation in Rivers State, alleging that recent developments had undermined progress previously recorded by the state government.

They argued that political interference and power struggles had negatively affected governance and development efforts in the state.

Despite the criticism, the demonstrators maintained that their demands were rooted in the desire for greater accountability, transparency, and improved living conditions for residents.

The protest concluded with participants singing solidarity songs and chanting, “Freedom comes by struggle.”