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The Nigeria Patriotic Front Movement (NPFM) has announced its decision to join the planned nationwide protest scheduled for June 12, calling for urgent action to address worsening insecurity, economic hardship, corruption, and what it described as “anti-people policies” affecting Nigerians.
The decision was reached during a strategic meeting of the organisation’s executive members held on Monday, June 8, 2026, at the Conference Hall of the Centre for Human Rights and Social Advancement (CEFSAN) in Kano.
In a statement, the movement expressed deep concern over what it described as the deteriorating condition of the country, citing rising insecurity, hunger, poverty, unemployment, and corruption as key drivers of public frustration.
NPFM declared its solidarity with civil society organisations, youth groups, labour activists, students, women, and other citizens participating in the planned protest, describing the mobilisation as a democratic expression of national discontent.
The group outlined a series of demands, including the immediate release of all abducted school children and other victims of kidnapping, decisive action to curb insecurity nationwide, and urgent measures to address rising hunger and poverty.
It also called for the reversal of policies it considers anti-poor, expanded job creation programmes, improved access to healthcare and education, and strengthened social welfare systems. The movement further demanded accountability in public spending and a comprehensive anti-corruption drive without political bias.
According to the group, the hardship currently facing Nigerians reflects the failure of governance priorities, warning that rising prices, insecurity, and declining living standards are pushing citizens into deeper hardship and frustration.
NPFM stressed that the June 12 protest is a legitimate democratic action aimed at demanding justice, accountability, and improved living conditions, urging government to respond with concrete policy actions rather than repression or intimidation of protesters.
The organisation also called on security agencies to respect citizens’ constitutional rights to peaceful assembly and free expression during the planned demonstrations.
It reaffirmed its commitment to a peaceful and mass-based struggle for a more equitable and functional Nigeria.
The statement was signed by Abdulmajid Yakubu Daudu, National Chairman of NPFM, and Yusha’u Sani Yankuzo, National Organising Secretary.
