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The Take It Back Movement (TIB) is one of Omoyele Sowore's platforms. It held nationwide protests in August and October last year.

Take-It-Back Movement Demands Police Protection During April 7 Rivers State Protest

April 3, 2025

The Take-It-Back (TIB) Movement, Rivers state chapter has called for police protection during the upcoming April 7 protest in Rivers State.

This demand comes as the Take-It-Back Movement announced its plans to hold a peaceful demonstration in Rivers State, focusing on demands for the repeal of the Cybercrime Act and rejecting various “anti-people policies” enacted by President Tinubu’s regime.

The protest, which has been communicated to the state police command, aims to draw attention to the negative impact these policies have had on the people of Nigeria and emphasize the urgent need for change

In a formal notification letter sent to the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, TIB outlined key issues prompting the demonstration.

The letter, signed by TIB’s State Coordinator, Amaniye King Amaniye, the General Secretary, Damiete Erekosima and the Publicity Secretary, Andy Akpotive, the organisers emphasised their commitment to maintaining order and ensuring that the protest remains lawful.

They cited their constitutional right to freedom of expression and assembly, as enshrined in Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“We are committed to ensuring that this protest remains peaceful, orderly, and in compliance with the laws of Nigeria.

“We also seek the cooperation of the police to provide security, just as was done during our previous protests against bad governance,” the statement read.

The Take-It-Back Movement is urging all supporters and concerned citizens to participate in the peaceful protest on April 7, as they continue to advocate for policy reforms and push back against the current regime’s actions.

As of now, authorities have not released an official statement in response to the planned demonstration. However, the nation’s attention remains focused as the day of the protest approaches, with many anticipating the opportunity to collectively demand an end to neoliberal policies, which have been pushing the nation into penury, and call for the repeal of the Cybercrime Act.

https://takeitbackglobal.com/2025/04/03/take-it-back-movement-demands-police-protection-during-april-7-rivers-state-protest/

Photo 1) The letter to the commissioner of police.

Photo 2) Lagos venue.

Photo 3) Abuja venue

Photo 4) Port-Harcourt venue

April 7 Protest: Take-It-Back Movement Requests Police Presence In Plateau State For Demonstrators

April 4, 2025

The TIB Movement’s demand for police protection underscores concerns over security during protests in Nigeria, where law enforcement responses have sometimes led to confrontations with demonstrators.

The Take-It-Back (TIB) Movement, Plateau Chapter, has notified the Plateau State Police Command of its planned peaceful protest against the Cybercrime Act scheduled for 7th April 2025 in Jos, Plateau State.

In a formal letter addressed to the Commissioner of Police, the group stated that the protest is part of a nationwide demonstration demanding the repeal of the law, which it claims has been used to suppress free speech and silence dissenting voices across Nigeria.

"As a movement committed to the defence of democracy and the fundamental rights of Nigerians, we believe that the right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression, as guaranteed by Sections 39 and 40 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended), must be upheld and protected," the group wrote.

The letter further stated, "In line with our civic responsibility and in accordance with the Public Order Act, we hereby request police protection to ensure the safety of our members and the general public during the protest.

"The protest will commence at the Old Airport Junction and proceed to where the citizens seem fit before concluding at when the citizens seem fit too."

The movement reaffirmed its peaceful stance, assuring the authorities that its demonstrations had always remained non-violent.

"We have been a peaceful movement, and our demonstrations as always remain peaceful," the statement added.

The TIB Movement’s demand for police protection underscores concerns over security during protests in Nigeria, where law enforcement responses have sometimes led to confrontations with demonstrators.

The Cybercrime Act has been criticised by activists who argue that its provisions on cyberstalking and misinformation have been weaponised to target journalists, critics, and opposition voices.

Civil society groups and human rights organisations have also called for the review or repeal of sections of the law that they say threaten fundamental freedoms.

As the protest date approaches, all eyes will be on the Plateau State Police Command to see how it responds to the group’s request for security assistance.

https://saharareporters.com/2025/04/04/april-7-protest-take-it-back-movement-requests-police-presence-plateau-state

Photo 1) Ibadan venues

Photo 2) Delta State venues

Photo 3) Ondo State venue

Photo 4) Jos venue

#April7Protest: Take-It-Back Movement Sets to Hold Nationwide Protest Against Bad Governance & Free Speech Suppression April 7

April 2, 2025

The Take-It-Back Movement has announced its intention to organize a nationwide protest on April 7, 2025. The aim of this demonstration is to call attention to demand an end to crackdown on free speech and ongoing misgovernance in the country.

According to various graphics posted on the movement’s official Twitter account, supporters are urged to gather at various locations across the country on April 7, 2025.

The demonstration will be held in several cities, including Abuja, Oyo State, Jos, Borno, and others. Participants are encouraged to join the protests in their respective regions and stand in solidarity with the movement’s demands for an end to free speech suppression and misgovernance in Nigeria.

According to one of the Movement’s announcements, it reads: “Nationwide protest against bad governance and free speech suppression. Date: April 7, 2025; Time: 8:00 AM

“Convergence point: Iwo Road, Ibadan.

“The Cybercrime Act creates an environment of fear and censorship. We must #RepealCyberCrimeAct for a free Nigeria! Join the masses on 7th of April, Iwo Road, Ibadan. Join us!!”

On the 20th of February, 2025, during a global press conference held at Dover Hall in Ikeja, Lagos State, the Take It Back Movement had demanded immediate and unconditional repeal of what it described as the oppressive Cybercrime Act of 2024 being misused by the Nigerian government to oppress Nigerians.

The organization expressed deep concerns over the misuse of the cybercrime act by President Bola Tinubu’s administration and All Progressives Congress (APC) to silence opposing voices, including human rights activists, journalists and social media users.

The press conference was led by the TIB’s National Coordinator, Comrade Sanyaolu Juwon, and several other leaders from various states across the country.

The TIB Movement cited numerous cases of political persecution and targeted attacks on journalists and activists, such as Omoyele Sowore, Dele Farotimi, Olamide Thomas, Olumide Ogunsanwo, and Fisayo Soyombo, amongst others.

According to the organization, the Cybercrime Act has been systematically employed to criminalize dissent and undermine freedom of expression.

TIB’s National Coordinator Juwon said, “Looking at the chain of events, the Cybercrime Act has not been an Act about combating cybercrime.

“It is a weapon of mass suppression, a digital shackling, designed to silence Nigerians who dare to challenge the corrupt and illegitimate powers that be, including opposition voices, journalists, and young people freely expressing their opinions on TikTok and Twitter.

“Leader and founder of our organization has been repeatedly hounded using this infamous act. Dele Farotimi, Olamide Thomas, Olumide Ogunsanwo, and Fisayo Soyombo are few of the numerous victims of this repressive act.”

In response to the oppressive climate created by the Nigerian government through the Cybercrime Act, the TIB demanded the “immediate and unconditional repeal of the Cybercrime Act to safeguard the rights enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution”.

It called for an “end to the harassment and persecution of activists, journalists, and ordinary citizens under the guise of enforcing cybercrime laws.

“A call to Nigerians to resist any attempts to suppress digital spaces and promote a free platform for the expression of diverse thoughts and opinions.”

Juwon vowed that the movement would continue its fight for a Nigeria where freedom of expression is upheld as a fundamental right.

The organization noted that it is organizing a series of protests and mass demonstrations to pressure the government into repealing the controversial Cybercrime Act.

He stressed, “As a pro-people movement, we, today, declare that this Act is an affront to the fundamental rights enshrined in our constitution and a blatant violation of the freedom of expression as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria that is the lifeblood of any true democracy.

“This regime, which is clearly terrified by the truth, seeks to criminalize dissent, labeling every critical voice as a cybercriminal.

“We say: Enough to an Act that is not just deadly but gives the Tinubu regime excessive power to monitor and control the digital space, turning Nigeria into a surveillance state.

“Fellow Nigerians, the Cybercrime Act is a tool for silencing, oppressing, and intimidating Nigerians who report on the regime’s failures and atrocities.”

“We demand an immediate end to the persecution of activists, journalists, and citizens under the guise of Enforcing Cybercrime,” he said.

“We call on Nigerians to resist all attempts to turn our digital spaces into zones of oppression. We stand for a free digital space for all to express their thoughts.

“Accordingly, we will be calling out Nigerians for a series of protest actions, mass demonstrations until this oppressive Act is consigned to the dustbin of history.

“We will continue to fight for a Nigeria where freedom of expression is not a privilege, but a fundamental right.”

https://takeitbackglobal.com/2025/04/02/take-it-back-movement-sets-to-hold-nationwide-protest-against-bad-governance-free-speech-suppression-april-7/

Minna

Bauchi

Gombe

Adamawa

Take-It-Back Movement Condemns Cybercrime Charges Against Gombe TIB Coordinator

April 4, 2025

The Convener of the Take It Back (TIB) Movement, Omoyele Sowore, has strongly condemned the recent cybercrime charges brought against the movement’s Gombe State coordinator, Thomas Umar.

Umar is facing legal action after criticizing House of Representatives Minority Whip Ali Isa online, alleging the misuse of constituency funds.

https://takeitbackglobal.com/2025/04/04/take-it-back-movement-condemns-cybercrime-charges-against-gombe-tib-coordinator/


Photo 1) Maiduguri venue

Previous threads (from 2024).


IGP Holds Virtual Meeting With Protest Organisers, Falana And Adegboruwa.
https://www.nairaland.com/8170149/igp-holds-virtual-meeting-protest

Organisers Of Fearless In October Protest Release Details
https://www.nairaland.com/8222249/organisers-fearless-october-protest-release

October Protest Organisers Release List Of Demands, Seek Police Protection
https://www.nairaland.com/8226475/october-protest-organisers-release-list

This Kontri needs to be shaken.
The leaders have taken the people for granted too much. THE PEOPLE CAN'T CONTINUE LIKE THIS.

We have never experienced what we are experiencing now in Nigeria. The drug baron, agbero, tout and certificate forger has gone for medicals and the founder of B.H has gone for less important event. It is well with Nigerians in this moment.

Hmmm.... hope they won't conscript the whole thing to Igbo protest because there's nothing Helinues, Yarimo and co can not do.
Anyway what do I know sef, If they can vote Buhari twice means they can do anything for their selfish selves

The PEACEFUL PROTEST IS VERY NEEDED. But please, lets keep it peaceful.

One day one day this fire go trigger.

Medicine after death...

Bring up this kind of protest when elections period is getting closer...

Titled 'say no to voting' , then I go know say una don ready to change this country...

Sowore is the serial election loser who proceeds on futile protests until he has a chance to lose another election.

His mind and persona is still stuck in the military era.

Homeland or death

Mabuggi88:
Hmmm.... hope they won't conscript the whole thing to Igbo protest because there's nothing Helinues, Yarimo and co can not do.
Anyway what do I know sef, If they can vote Buhari twice means they can do anything for their selfish selves

u Igbos are already seeing that 2027 isnt sure for u again n now u want to scatter everything

We are waiting for u

VERY GOOD CAUSE EVERYWHERE MUST BURN

I'm tired of the way things are going in this country. What is life?
Sometimes I wish for death, so I can rest from all these economic, financial, mental, psychological and emotional tortures.

Naturalgbola:
And Tinubu has fled the zoo. Yorubas, you see your life?

no mind them! The zoo is falling.

Sowore if u want to be a politician be a politician and if u want to be an activist be an activist.

Sharpsharp00123:
u Igbos are already seeing that 2027 isnt sure for u again n now u want to scatter everything

We are waiting for u

Keep waiting, na you go tire. Selfish mofo

Controlled opposition at it again. Fake ass SUG presidiot

JP Morgan
World Bank
Chartham house
IMF
AFDB.....

All these reputable organisations are applauding Tinubu. They believe he has put Nigeria on the path to greatness for the first time in 25 years: But:
Osakpolor from Edo
Rumuokoro from Rivers
Sopuluchukwu from Arochukwu
Ahmed Datti boko haram from Sambisa
Victor Banjo reincarnated Yoruba ponu Bastards from the entire south West are prying for Tinubu to fail.

God pass all of una.

Nigerians should make their voices heard loud and clear

lol this your angle is very funny.

Sharpsharp00123:
u Igbos are already seeing that 2027 isnt sure for u again n now u want to scatter everything

We are waiting for u

take what back?? did we give them before??

burn keee! take your protest to Minna, Maiduguri, Kano and kastina. we don't need it in the south west please.

jubrilELsudan:
VERY GOOD CAUSE EVERYWHERE MUST BURN

Which kind yeye protest b dis one...protest wey dey get venue.

Take the protest to France also where Tinubu is hiding.. Nigerians in France should also join the protest and protest at where Tinubu is residing and hiding

Tinubu is too soft aswear! Chai! If you must protest for Rivers, do it in Rivers. Don’t ever hold your protest anywhere in southwest. Tinubu you are mad for being too gentle for my linking.

Just a simple instruction: shoot at sight!

You are evil

Throwback:
Sowore is the serial election loser who proceeds on futile protests until he has a chance to lose another election.

His mind and persona is still stuck in the military era.