#TinubuMustGo: Sowore Calls In Viral Tweet, Sparks Uproar

Abuja, Nigeria — November 19, 2025

Nigerian activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore has once again stirred political waters with a fiery tweet criticizing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

In the post, Sowore accused Tinubu of being disconnected from Nigeria’s realities, alleging land grabs, loan exploitation, and manipulation through Minister Nyesom Wike.

“Tinubu appears not to even know what’s going on in Nigeria, except where there is land to grab, loans to obtain and steal and using Nyesom Wike to cause confusion in preparation for his failed and dead 2027 ambition. At this point, #TinubuMustGo!” — @YeleSowore

The tweet, accompanied by a photo of Tinubu appearing disengaged at a public event, quickly gained traction online, amassing over 106,000 views within hours. The hashtag #TinubuMustGo has since begun trending, reigniting debates over presidential accountability and the role of dissent in Nigeria’s democracy.

Political Fallout and Public Reaction

Sowore’s remarks have drawn mixed reactions. Supporters hail the tweet as a bold act of truth-telling, while critics accuse him of inciting unrest. The post comes amid growing public frustration over economic hardship, rising debt, and perceived government opacity.

Political analysts note that Sowore’s reference to Tinubu’s “2027 ambition” signals early resistance to any potential re-election bid. His mention of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, adds fuel to speculation about internal power plays within the administration.

Free Speech or Defamation?

This latest tweet adds to Sowore’s long-standing confrontations with Nigerian authorities. He is already facing trial over a previous post calling Tinubu a “criminal,” with court proceedings scheduled for November 20. The Take It Back Movement, which Sowore leads, has framed these legal battles as a test of Nigeria’s commitment to free speech.

Civil society groups are watching closely, warning that attempts to silence critics could erode democratic norms. As tensions rise, the tweet may become a flashpoint in broader struggles over media freedom and political expression.