Angry youths have been captured throwing stones and destroying APC campaign posters near Abuja Central Mosque.
The protesters chanted “Ba ma yi ba ma so”, a Hausa expression meaning they do not want Tinubu or support his government.
The viral video has triggered heated reactions among Nigerians, with some linking the incident to growing dissatisfaction ahead of the 2027 elections.
President Bola Tinubu has faced a fresh show of public anger after a group of youths were captured throwing stones and destroying All Progressives Congress (APC) posters near the Abuja Central Mosque, Area 1.
In a trending video shared on social media on Saturday, November 14, 2026, the youths were heard chanting “Ba ma yi ba ma so”, meaning “We don’t want you, we are not supporting you”. The incident has sparked conversations about the government’s popularity and the political atmosphere ahead of the 2027 general elections
Angry youths destroy APC posters in Abuja
The video showed the youths expressing their displeasure as they threw stones and pulled down APC posters in the area.
Their repeated chants appeared to communicate a strong rejection of the president and his political platform.
The development comes amid growing political conversations surrounding Tinubu’s administration and the next presidential election.
However, the identities of the youths and the circumstances that led to the incident were not immediately established.
Nigerians react to viral video
The footage has attracted different reactions from Nigerians on X, with some describing it as a sign of public frustration while others raised questions about how security agencies would respond to similar incidents in different parts of the country.
One user, Ivory’spen, compared the incident to how security operatives might respond if a similar protest happened in an eastern state.
Another commenter, Patrick, questioned the political strength of the APC in Abuja and suggested that the 2027 elections could produce an interesting contest.
The reactions include:
@Ade wrote:
“When people take over streets, all oppressors will run away.”
@callme_pato wrote:
“Na this Abuja Wike say he go win for Tinubu?
2027 will be very interesting”
@062 wrote:
“Make he expect it now but in Northside… They have activated another action”
@iamkingsley wrote:
“The war has just begun”
@DesmondKRichar1 wrote:
“This is has never happened in this country before, this is just to tell you how bad this Tinubu government is right now.”
@Azuanuuka1 wrote:
“Tinubu with Yariba people wants to destroy our country, but Nigerians will resist them squarely.”
What the incident could mean for Tinubu
The incident has added another dimension to online conversations about Tinubu’s political standing as Nigeria approaches another election cycle.
Meanwhile, Rufai Oseni has questioned how Nigerians will protect their votes amid reported attacks on opposition party campaigns.
The journalist’s question has sparked concerns about political violence, security agencies and the safety of voters.
Nigerians shared different opinions on X, with some blaming the government and others accusing opposition supporters of provoking violence.
Arise News journalist Rufai Oseni has raised concerns about the safety of Nigeria’s electoral process following reports of attacks involving opposition party campaigns.
Oseni questioned how Nigerians would defend their votes if political activities continued to face attacks, triggering mixed reactions from social media users.
Rufai Oseni raises concerns over attacks on political campaigns
The journalist shared his concerns in a post on X, where he questioned whether Nigerians would be able to protect their votes if political violence continued ahead of the 2027 general elections.
His question comes amid growing reports of attacks, intimidation and disruptions involving political gatherings and opposition supporters in different parts of the country. Continue reading here.
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