Angry Protesters Tear APC Flag During Tinubu’s Visit to Benue

• In a dramatic display of anger, some demonstrators were seen tearing apart the flag of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the president’s party.

• The footage showcased a large crowd of residents marching in unison towards the venue where the president was being welcomed, chanting in protest, “We no go gree.”

Tension surged in Benue State as protesters descended upon the streets during President Bola Tinubu’s visit, expressing their outrage over recent assaults by suspected Fulani herdsmen.

In a dramatic display of anger, some demonstrators were seen tearing apart the flag of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the president’s party.

The incident was recorded in a video shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user @dammiedammie35. The footage showcased a large crowd of residents marching in unison towards the venue where the president was being welcomed, chanting in protest, “We no go gree.”

As the protest escalated, another group of demonstrators in the video was seen forcefully attempting to pull down and tear the APC flag, a symbolic gesture aimed at expressing their discontent with the government’s handling of the deadly attacks.

The protest follows a recent surge of violence in the state allegedly carried out by Fulani herdsmen.

The attacks have reportedly taken the lives of over 200 residents, provoking outrage and fear throughout the affected communities.

The video, which quickly gained popularity, triggered a wave of reactions from concerned Nigerians, who flooded the comment section with messages of solidarity and anger over the deteriorating security situation in Benue.

See some reactions below:

@Jaynephfa: “Lets see how the governor will force them to vote APC in 2027. We know they will rig but they should also remember our warníng.”

@sire_sommy: “Soon, police and teargas will come. And it’ll come heavy… the president is in town. Evil people.”

@Cleverlydey4u: “Don’t be surprise next election, Apc go win for this state.”

@cyprain166: “If you check well na Igbo people living in Benue are doing. Dz Benue mata na dia selling point.”

@CEgwuatumba: “Shey na now day just break for Una eye 😂😂😂Una never see anything yet it remain 6 years to go under tinubu.”

@_SammyNas: “This is the way to go. They should keep this energy up. Make dem try find way go give that their Governor better slap for me.”