CASKET PROTEST
In a striking echo of past protests, Nigerians have once again resorted to dramatic symbolism to voice their discontent with their leadership. Following a pattern set during the 2012 protests against former President Goodluck Jonathan, demonstrators have taken to the streets with an empty coffin bearing the image of President Bola Tinubu.
This act of protest mirrors the earlier demonstration where Jonathan’s image was used on a coffin to symbolize his perceived ineffectiveness in addressing the nation’s economic woes.
Now, as President Tinubu faces criticism for his handling of the country’s economic challenges, the symbolic use of the coffin has resurfaced. This form of protest underscores the deep frustration among Nigerians over the perceived failure of their leaders to revive the struggling economy.
It also highlights the cyclical nature of political discontent and the power of symbolic actions in expressing public dissatisfaction.
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