Black Monday: Nigerians React To Tinubu's Swearing-In

Following the swearing-in of Bola Tinubu as Nigeria's president, citizens in a show of disapproval, have taken to Twitter to express their frustrations.

President Tinubu was sworn in on Monday, May 29, and the historic moment was witnessed by a teeming crowd of supporters at Eagle Square, Abuja.

Aggrieved Nigerians who are obviously unhappy with the development are expressing themselves online, calling today 'Black Monday'.

Some of them have alleged that democracy in Nigeria was murdered when Tinubu was sworn in and their reactions below make for an interesting read.

We Elected these men, and Nigeria will seek rest and NEVER find it until it turns to Justice.
Nobody seeks unity in darkness.
Stop forcing us to take a path leading to damnation.
We won’t cower to ideas, based off
pseudo-unity in the face of rascality.

Not on this Black Monday,… pic.twitter.com/AoYmaUZgmR

— Archie (@archiecomicz) May 29, 2023

BLACK MONDAY!

Democracy died on former Democracy Day. pic.twitter.com/3GIJoQ6sQm

— Harry’O’Fido of Milan (@harryofido) May 29, 2023

Once upon a time, a President was constitutionally elected and there was joy in every parts of the country. Can you say the same for today?

Rain adeboye colos Arise Tv Tunde bakare black monday 25% Abuja Eagle Square jesus Nelson Supreme court pic.twitter.com/PqjfNwwrgB

— HenRee (@ayamtuflex) May 29, 2023

We voted for Peter Gregory Obi and Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed on February 25, 2023. They clearly won the election but INEC decided to impose a drug baron on Nigerians. Let the Judiciary stand up and save our democracy

Femi Otedola black Monday Arise TV Wike Rain Colos Tunde Bakare pic.twitter.com/QUEaMr1KX8

— irabor kingsley (@kingirabor) May 29, 2023

Today's a sad day for Nigeria and Nigerians; a Black Monday indeed.
What an #InaugurationDay.
As Ahmed Tinubu entered Eagles Square, soldiers began whipping innocent Nigerians in typical Jagaban style.
One incompêtëncë replacing another @ Aso Rock.
Is this the New Nigeria? ? pic.twitter.com/NJFStC0Oxy

— Itz Lara Miles (@itzlaramiles) May 29, 2023

Black Monday pic.twitter.com/LH1CE98SKx

— BIG CHEE” ? ????? (@Cheeboy9) May 29, 2023

Alahamdulilah a man like you exist in such a time like this. You made me believe a New Nigeria is Possible. You showed us Character, Competence, Capacity, Compassion & Consistency. You are my President. Not BAT the Drug Man

Peter Obi Eagle Square Arise TV Black Monday The End pic.twitter.com/a0hLAFt0bt

— Small Alhaji ??? (@alamin95880) May 29, 2023

I have never felt the kind of sadness in Nigeria as I’m feeling in the atmosphere today. Even the rain that usually cools the weather is just gloomy. If Tinubu’s Lagos can be like this, how is Abuja?

Black Monday 29th May, 2023#TinubuIsNotMyPresident pic.twitter.com/g4i2OzwnUG

— Service Culture Evangelist ???? (@PrisciliaAmadi) May 29, 2023

Democracy can be thought of as "power of the people" a way of governing which depends on the will of the people. Democracy is a society in which the citizens are sovereign & control the government.
Today in Nigeria, "Black Monday" & "Democracy is Dead" is trending . See pictures pic.twitter.com/VfGWAXNAah

— Emeka Gift Official (@EmekaGift100) May 29, 2023

Black Monday!

Peter Gregory Obi won the election, and he is rightfully becoming my president. While your party attempts to impose itself on Nigerians, engaging in humiliating and intimidating tactics, I remain unwavering in my support for Peter Gregory Obi.

I firmly believe…

— preach love ❤️ (@redcap_blondie) May 29, 2023