A planned meeting by members of the ‘Tinubu Must Go’ movement in Kano was disrupted on Sunday after police officers allegedly barricaded the venue, preventing participants from gaining access. The movement, a non-partisan platform, had gathered in Kano to discuss strategies for mobilising Nigerians to vote against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.
Abba Hikima, a lawyer and one of the conveners of the movement, raised the alarm over the police presence, alleging that more than 10 mobile police vehicles had been deployed to the venue. Hikima made the allegation in a live video posted on his verified social media page on Sunday, October 11, 2026.
The movement described itself as a platform established to promote public enlightenment and encourage citizens to participate in the electoral process. The conveners said their campaign was driven by concerns over the federal government’s economic policies, which they argued had worsened hardship for Nigerians.
Hikima accused the authorities of preventing the group from exercising its constitutional rights, stating that the deployment of security personnel reflected broader concerns about governance, insecurity and injustice in the country. He maintained that the movement was seeking to mobilise Nigerians against Tinubu’s administration through the 2027 elections.
The incident raises questions about the balance between security considerations and citizens’ constitutional rights to peaceful assembly, association and political participation. However, the circumstances surrounding the police deployment, including the reason for barricading the venue, were not established in the information available at the time of filing this report.
The Kano State Police Command’s response to the allegations was also not included in the material provided. The movement’s planned activities come as political groups begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 general elections, with economic hardship and public dissatisfaction with government policies likely to feature prominently in political campaigns.
The incident is part of a larger trend of increasing political tensions in Nigeria, with various groups and individuals expressing concerns over the current administration's policies and their impact on the country. The 2027 general elections are expected to be a critical moment in Nigeria's democratic process, with many citizens eagerly awaiting the opportunity to exercise their right to vote.
Key points
- Police barricade venue of 'Tinubu Must Go' meeting in Kano, preventing participants from accessing the event.
- The movement is seeking to mobilise Nigerians against Tinubu’s administration through the 2027 elections.
- The incident raises questions about the balance between security considerations and citizens’ constitutional rights to peaceful assembly, association and political participation.
