Protests Erupt in Canada Over Abducted Oyo Schoolchildren, Demand Tinubu’s Resignation
Nigerians under thee Take-It-Back Movement staged a protest in Canada on Democracy Day, June 12, calling for the immediate and unconditional release of abducted Nigerian schoolchildren, while knocking the administration of President Bola Tinubu for mishandling the country’s security situation.
The demonstrators, who gathered in solidarity with victims of recent mass abductions in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State, accused the government of negligence and double standards in responding to kidnappings affecting ordinary citizens.
Speaking during the protest, one of the female organisers delivered an emotional and fiery address, stating that the Nigerian government would have acted with urgency if those abducted were children of Nigeria president.
“Please bring back these children. You know what you can do to bring them back. If Seyi Tinubu was among those kidnapped, you know he would be back home by now,” she said.
The protester further accused the authorities of indifference toward the plight of victims’ families, while condemning a culture of luxury and excess among political leaders.
“But no, they turned a blind eye. His wife is busy partying and getting a new car. And you knew he lives in the forest. I can’t imagine that. I can’t imagine that thing you do. Come on, you do more than this,” she added.
She went on to call for political accountability, insisting that leadership should be handed over to younger Nigerians.
“If you cannot do it, please step down. You are as old as my father. I can’t imagine my father leaving Nigeria at this age. It’s ridiculous. If you cannot do anything, please step down,” she said.
The organiser also criticised widespread corruption and extravagance among political office holders.
“For Christ’s sake, let the young lead Nigeria. What is wrong with all these greedy politicians? Very greedy old men. You keep eating this money. You have nine cars, 20 cars, 50 cars. You drive one at a time. Why are you so greedy?”
She reiterating calls for urgent action to rescue abducted schoolchildren, warning that continued failure to address insecurity was unacceptable.
The protest reflects growing diaspora-led activism demanding stronger security responses in Nigeria, where mass abductions of students and villagers have continued to spark national and international concerns.
