Angry youths in Northern Nigeria have reportedly set fire to a billboard promoting President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election campaign, signaling rising frustration over recent events and unmet demands in the region.
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The act, which unfolded this week, reflects a series of grievances that have unsettled the Northern community.
One major catalyst appears to be a prolonged electricity outage that spanned over ten days, severely disrupting daily life across the region. Outrage grew as the blackout stretched on, only ending after mounting pressure from citizens forced intervention.
Adding to regional tensions, Northern governors recently condemned a tax reform bill passed by the House of Representatives. During a meeting of the National Economic Council, the governors called for the bill to be withdrawn, arguing it would impose an unsustainable financial burden on their states. However, President Tinubu dismissed their requests, suggesting they present their case in an upcoming public hearing instead.
Meanwhile, tensions escalated after the court appearance of several Northern children who were allegedly involved in looting during August’s End Bad Governance protests. During the hearing, four of the young defendants, reportedly weakened by malnutrition, fainted and had to be revived with biscuits. The court’s decision to set bail at N10 million for the children, an amount well beyond their families’ means, has drawn widespread criticism, with many seeing it as an injustice to the already struggling youth.
The burning of the campaign billboard thus stands as a potent symbol of dissatisfaction, capturing a growing wave of frustration among Northern youths who feel the current administration is neglecting critical issues in their region. Observers say these sentiments could deepen if local concerns continue to be overlooked.
