Are Nigerians ready for #RevolutionNow? Amnesty International Nigeria on watch list

Nigerian Presidential aspirant, Human Rights Activist and Sahara Reporter Boss, Omoyele Sowore and a group called Coalition For Revolution (CORE) started a movement,  #RevolutionNow on social media with an offline protest slated for August 5th, 2019.

The movement has been trending on social media for over 48 hours with the CORE members and Sowore calling Nigerians to join the mass resistance.

According to Sowore, over 20 cities in Nigeria have signed up for the “Days Of Rage” protest on 5th  August 

See the tweet of prominent Nigerians on twitter below

@Segalink, said, “Beginning from August, the people respond to the gross insensitivity and morbid irresponsibility of those we stampeded to power to serve but have made gods of themselves. #Revolution #RevolutionNow #OrangeRevolution #RiseAsOne #MindsetChange.”


Human rights activist and founder of SaharaReporters, Omoyele Sowore, tweeting @YeleSowore said, “I am using this opportunity to invite our favorite celebrities to declare their stand on the state of the Nigerian nation by joining Da movement! #Revolution #RevolutionNow #OrangeRevolution. @realseunkuti @iam_Davido @wizkidayo @falzthebahdguy @adekunleGOLD @2niteFlavour add urs.”

@OkpankuObserver said, “Nigerian political elites in fear as coalition organize for a total #RevolutionNow starting from Monday 5th, August 2019. #Biafra #Referendum.”

@jharmo wrote, “A government that cannot protect lives and property is no government. The regime of @MBuhari and @ProfOsinbajo must fall. Revolution is the only way out of this system of greed and corruption and August 5th is the date of liberation. #RevolutionNow.”

Citizens are calling for the total overhaul of the existing political system in the country.
@Dblack_009JA said, “They have divided us with religion, political views and tribalism so to make us not strong but guess what? We are coming for you, we are coming to your main door and there wouldn’t be a hiding place for you #mondaymotivations #RevolutionNow #DaysofRage #orangerevolution.”

@SanyaoluJuwon tweets, “We must bring down this system of greed being sustained by @MBuhari and @ProfOsinbajo #RevolutionNow #orangerevolution #MondayMorning #MondayMotivation # August 5.”

@todunlami says, “This is a clarion call to fix a nation. Don’t miss it, people. The world is on your side. The blood of our people at sea and on the soil of Nigeria and Africa is crying out loud. Arise O’ compatriot. The time is now. Its #RevolutionNow don’t miss it.”

@LaiBrownlai says, “The people United and determined can never be defeated. Let unite against exploitation and oppression on August 5th #RevolutionNow.”

Meanwhile, according to Punchng, Nigerian government places Amnesty International Nigeria on the watch list due to the tweet posted by the commission in support of  #RevolutionNow which raised alarm for concern as it is surprising to see Amnesty International Nigeria be in support of the motion.

Amnesty International Nigeria had tweeted that Nigerian authority must respect the movement and as well as respect the people seeking freedom and just without fear and stated cleary that Nigeria belongs to all of us.

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