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“Tinubu Must Go”: Sowore’s Court Appearance Sparks Protest As Nigerians Chant Against Hunger In Abuja
“Tinubu Must Go”: Sowore’s Court Appearance Sparks Protest As Nigerians Chant Against Hunger In Abuja
Tension and political dissatisfaction took centre stage in Abuja on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, as a group of Nigerians staged a protest outside the Federal High Court, chanting “Tinubu Must Go” and “Hunger dey” during the court proceedings involving African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s electoral records.
The demonstration, which took place at the entrance of the court, attracted attention as protesters expressed their dissatisfaction with the economic situation in the country, particularly the rising cost of living and concerns over hunger under the Tinubu administration.
A video of the protest shared by Sowore on his X account showed demonstrators gathered outside the court premises, chanting slogans critical of the Federal Government while demanding political accountability and expressing frustration over prevailing economic conditions.
In his accompanying post, Sowore disclosed that the demonstration commenced as he awaited the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to comply with a court order compelling it to produce documents relating to President Tinubu’s electoral history.
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“Waiting for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to produce Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s electoral records before the Federal High Court in Abuja, while #TinubuMustGo rallies have already commenced at the front gate of the court today!” he wrote.
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The protest coincided with the scheduled continuation of Sowore’s criminal trial, which has generated considerable political and public interest because of the electoral documents his defence team is seeking to obtain from INEC.
As part of its efforts to establish its defence, Sowore’s legal team had secured a subpoena compelling the INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, to appear with specific electoral documents submitted by Tinubu.
The subpoena, issued by Justice Mohammed Garba Umar, directed the INEC chairman to produce Tinubu’s Form CF001, including an affidavit relating to lost certificates submitted in connection with his 1999 Lagos State governorship candidacy.
The commission was also directed to produce the Form CF001 submitted by Tinubu during the 2023 presidential election.
The documents are expected to form part of the evidence being pursued by Sowore’s defence team in the ongoing legal proceedings, which have kept questions surrounding the President’s electoral records in the spotlight.
Beyond the courtroom proceedings, Wednesday’s demonstration also highlighted the growing political disagreements over Nigeria’s economic situation, with hunger, food affordability and the rising cost of living emerging as major issues in the political debate ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The protesters’ chants appeared to reflect the frustration of sections of the population who believe the economic difficulties facing ordinary Nigerians require more urgent government intervention.
However, the protest and the renewed criticism of the administration come against the backdrop of strong opposition from prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) figures, who have dismissed claims that Nigerians are experiencing widespread hunger.
An APC chieftain and member of the party’s Presidential Campaign Council, Alwan Hassan, recently rejected the opposition’s portrayal of the country’s economic situation, describing claims of widespread hunger as political rhetoric designed to undermine President Tinubu and gain electoral advantage ahead of the 2027 elections.
Hassan made the remarks during an appearance on MEDIA TODAY’s Politics Today on Tuesday, where he dismissed suggestions that the 2027 presidential election would effectively become a contest between Tinubu and Nigerians struggling with hunger.
“That is an opposition rhetoric. People are not that hungry,” he said.
When challenged on whether Nigerians experiencing economic hardship would agree with his assessment, Hassan insisted that his position was informed by his personal experience of living in the country.
“I’m telling you, I live in Nigeria,” he added.
The APC chieftain further argued that the reduction in food prices in some markets was evidence that the Federal Government’s economic policies were beginning to yield positive results.
According to him, farmers were also expressing concerns about declining prices of agricultural produce, which he attributed to increased food availability and government efforts to bring down prices.
“People are not that hungry the way the opposition are portraying it. And I’ll say it anywhere. People are not that hungry.
“In fact, farmers are complaining because foodstuffs are down in the market. Why? Because this government is importing and reducing the prices,” Hassan said.
However, his explanation generated another important question about Nigeria’s agricultural capacity, particularly whether relying on imported food to stabilise domestic prices could be considered a positive reflection of the government’s agricultural performance.
Responding to the question, Hassan acknowledged that Nigeria was not currently producing enough food to satisfy the consumption needs of its population, arguing that imports remained necessary to bridge the gap while efforts were being made to improve domestic supply.
“We cannot feed ourselves. No, but while we do things to now cover up on the gaps, well, in the meantime, we must import,” he said.
Hassan’s comments came just days after the Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Abdulaziz Yari, also dismissed concerns about widespread hunger in Nigeria, adding to the growing controversy surrounding the Federal Government’s handling of the economy.
With the 2027 general elections drawing closer, the contrasting positions of the opposition and the ruling party are increasingly bringing economic hardship, food security and the living conditions of Nigerians to the centre of political discourse.
Wednesday’s protest outside the Federal High Court therefore presented a striking intersection of two politically sensitive issues: Sowore’s legal battle over Tinubu’s electoral records and mounting public dissatisfaction over the state of the economy.
As the legal proceedings continue and political campaigns gradually gather momentum, the debate over electoral accountability, hunger and the performance of the Tinubu administration is likely to remain a major feature of Nigeria’s unfolding political landscape.
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