Ali Must Go
The 1978 Ali Must Go Protests or the 1978 students' crisis were student protests in Nigeria following an increase in fees. It has been described as one of the most violent student agitations in Nigeria and sparked the greatest political crisis of the 1975–1979 Mohammed/Obasanjo military administration.
| Ali Must Go Protests | |
|---|---|
| Date | 17 April 1978 |
| Location | |
| Caused by | Increase in fees |
| Goals | Reversal of fee increment Democratization Genuine independence Enhancement of the quality of life of the masses |
| Methods | Lecture boycotts Public demonstration |
| Lead figures | |
Federal Military Council | |
| Casualties | |
| Death(s) | Akintunde Ojo 8 unnamed students in Zaria |
| Injuries | >20 students |
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