We expected riots, NGF chairman recalls anxiety over Tinubu’s subsidy removal

Governors anticipated significant public unrest and widespread riots following President Bola Tinubu's decision to remove the fuel subsidy. The Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) chairman, AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq, shared that the leadership was braced for protests. However, contrary to their expectations, the nation largely remained peaceful, with no major demonstrations materializing.

This highlights the unexpected public response to a major economic policy shift and the potential for miscalculation in predicting societal reactions to government decisions.