Tinubu Booed As Angry Worshippers Chant ‘Tinubu Must Go’ At Abuja Mosque [VIDEO]

President Bola Tinubu was booed by aggrieved Nigerians at the Shehu Shagari Central Mosque in Abuja on Friday shortly after observing his Juma’at prayers, according to video clips circulating online.

According to eyewitness accounts, the hostile reception may have been sparked by heavy security restrictions implemented around the premises due to the president’s visit.

An eyewitness who attended the prayers disclosed that Mr. Tinubu arrived at the mosque at about 1:49 p.m., at which point access to the facility had already been restricted. Security operatives reportedly prevented worshippers from entering once the president was inside, blocked surrounding roads, and stationed personnel along the perimeter fences.

The restrictions persisted after the service concluded, with attendees barred from leaving until the presidential convoy departed.

Frustrated by the barricades and delays, some worshippers began chanting slogans against the administration. Protesters shouted ‘Ba mayi, ba ma so’ (Hausa for “We are not supporting you”) alongside chants of ‘Tinubu Must Go’.

Another source at the mosque confirmed that the booing erupted primarily from the areas where crowds had been barricaded outside.

During the service, the Chief Imam of the Shehu Shagari Central Mosque (Area 1, Garki), Rabiu Suleiman, delivered a sermon drawing lessons from Surah Al-Fatihah, urging Muslims to remain steadfast and uphold the oneness of Allah.

The Chief Imam also prayed for peace, national prosperity, and good health and wisdom for President Tinubu, while acknowledging the president’s contribution toward renovating the historic mosque.

President Tinubu was joined for prayers by top government officials and political allies, including National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, Special Adviser on Political Affairs Ibrahim Masari, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, and former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje.

The incident comes amid an intense political climate as Nigeria approaches the January 2027 presidential election, where Tinubu faces formidable opposition challenges from candidates such as Atiku Abubakar (ADC) and Peter Obi (NDC).

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