Leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has counseled protest planners across not to let thugs take over the demonstrations.
In a statement made available to reporters on Monday, Oguntoyinb stated that nonviolent protest is legal and counseled the protest organizers to maintain calm throughout the demonstration.
The leader of the NNPP urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Federal Government to permit a nonviolent protest free from violence and military interference.
In addition, he urged the government to pursue changes that will result in an accountable, responsive, and capable administration that can promote sustainable growth for the general public’s benefit.
He urged law enforcement officials to refrain from engaging in physical altercations with protestors and urged lawmakers and security forces to exercise restraint.
He asked the federal government to view the protests as a call for good governance from the entire country and to permit nonviolent marches without using force.
“As Nigerians are awaiting the commencement of a nationwide protest on Thursday, I am calling on the Federal Government to allow a peaceful demonstration without military intervention and violence.
“I urge the government to push for reforms which will bring about a government that is accountable, responsive, and capable of driving sustainable development for the benefits and well-being of the masses.
“I called on the protesters to demonstrate peacefully and ensure the protests are not hijacked by politicians and hoodlums, the aim of the protests which is a call for good governance should be strictly adhere to.
“Government should use the demands of the protesters to have a rethink on some of its policies that are affecting and suffocating the lives of the downtrodden people of Nigeria.
“I called for restraint from security forces and politicians, urging law enforcement agents to avoid violent confrontations with demonstrators.”
