As the countdown to the proposed national protests gets nearer, a Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Dr Kazeem Abidikugu, has described the proposed national protests against bad governance as one of the essential ingredients of democracy. This means they shouldn’t interfere with protests unless there is a legitimate threat to the safety and rights of others. “However, in many cases, intervention from state authorities is what causes otherwise peaceful protest to turn to violence. “I therefore urge the government and most especially the security agencies to please guarantee and maintain peaceful protest devoid of bloodshed and brutality. “in a democracy, you don’t force people to join protests and protesters should not inhibit the peaceful movement of Nigerians.

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 29, 2024 09:23 UTC