The Take-It-Back (TIB) Movement has declared plans for a nationwide civic demonstration on June 12, 2026, calling on Nigerians to take to the streets in what it described as a peaceful expression of public dissatisfaction over worsening insecurity, economic hardship, alleged state repression, and growing concerns about the protection of fundamental rights across the country.
In a public notice announcing the planned action, the movement said the nationwide gathering would serve as a platform for citizens to collectively draw attention to issues affecting millions of Nigerians, insisting that democracy cannot thrive where fear, poverty, and uncertainty have become part of everyday life.
The group argued that despite Nigeria’s democratic journey, many citizens continue to grapple with insecurity, rising hunger, unemployment, and what it described as increasing attacks on civil liberties.
According to the notice, one of the major concerns behind the June 12 mobilisation is the growing wave of abductions and violent crimes reported in different parts of the country. The movement specifically referenced the reported abduction of 46 children and teachers in Oyo State, alongside kidnapping incidents reported in Kwara, Borno, and Ekiti states, describing the situation as a reflection of the urgent need for stronger protection of lives and communities.
The movement further expressed concerns over alleged cases of illegal arrests, forced evictions, and state brutality, maintaining that citizens deserve security agencies that protect lives and uphold the rule of law rather than undermine constitutional freedoms.
TIB also highlighted the worsening economic realities facing ordinary Nigerians, stating that many families are struggling to survive under policies that have increased the cost of living while reducing purchasing power. The group said low-income communities have been particularly affected by inflation, unemployment, and rising food prices, urging authorities to implement measures that provide relief to citizens battling hunger and hardship.
Beyond security and economic concerns, the movement said the June 12 action would also focus on the protection of democratic rights, including freedom of expression, press freedom, and the constitutional right of citizens to assemble peacefully.
“Democracy is meaningless when citizens live in fear, poverty, and uncertainty,” the group stated, emphasizing that the planned civic action is intended to amplify public concerns regarding governance, security, economic conditions, and respect for democratic principles.
The planned demonstration coincides with Nigeria’s Democracy Day, observed annually on June 12 in remembrance of the country’s democratic struggles and the annulled June 12, 1993 presidential election, widely regarded as one of the most significant moments in Nigeria’s democratic history.
As preparations continue, the movement has urged Nigerians across the country to participate peacefully and lawfully in the civic action, describing the event as an opportunity for citizens to voice their concerns about the state of the nation and demand greater accountability from those in positions of authority.