President Tinubu Admits Engaging In Protests But Without Violence
LAGOS JULY 26TH (NEWSRANGERS)-President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday spoke about the planned nationwide protest by some Nigerians, emphasising the importance of sustaining democracy and its institutions.
He said that protests are an integral part of democracy, but that no government will condone demonstrations that will lead to the destruction of lives and property.
Speaking at the Presidential Villa in Abuja when he received a Letter of Credence from the newly appointed United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr., Tinubu admitted that he was part of those who engaged in peaceful protests without resorting to the destruction of property.
He said: ‘’During the military era, we made our voices heard against dictatorship, and I was part of the group that engaged in peaceful protests without resorting to the destruction of property.
“We have worked hard to ensure 25 years of unbroken democracy and I will continue to maintain this democracy”, he assured.
He said much as he believes that demonstrations are part of democracy, “we will never encourage any protests that lead to the destruction of lives and property.’’
Daily Trust recalls that Tinubu, former President Muhammadu Buhari, and many notable opposition figures, had in 2012 participated in the protests following partial subsidy removal by the Goodluck Jonathan administration.
This time around, as the planned protest against what the organisers called “bad governance” gathers momentum, there have been divergent views about the planned demonstration, with some people, including government officials, security operatives and clerics warning against it, while others insist that Nigerians should ne free to go on the streets from August 1, to voice out their concerns.
DailyTrust
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on Jul 26 2024. Filed under National.
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