Amid Nigeria’s ‘End Bad Governance’ ongoing protests, some demonstrators waved Russian flags, sparking concerns about potential Russian interferenceHowever, journalist Aliyu Dahiru believes the flags represent anti-Western sentiments and discontent with neo-liberal economic policies rather than support for RussiaThe sighting of Russian flags has raised alarm among some Nigerians, including public commentators who are calling for authorities to monitor the situation and take necessary precautions... CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HERE▶▶
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Kano, Kano state – During the ‘End Bad Governance’ protests in Nigeria, some people were seen waving the Russian flag.
Henzodaily.ng reports that the notable protest ongoing in Africa’s largest nation stemmed from its growing economic hardship.
Some Nigerians have raised concerns about the possibility of Russia sponsoring protests in Nigeria to cause anarchy.
On Saturday, August 3, protesters gathered for the third consecutive day in Lagos, Abuja, and some other parts of Nigeria as they continued to push for their demand for more effective governance from the Bola Tinubu-led government.
Earlier, on Thursday, August 1, Aliyu Dahiru, a Nigerian journalist and expert in analysing jihadism in Africa, took pictures of protesters in Kano raising Russian flags.
Some public commentators have expressed worry about the sights from the colossal northern state.
One such comment came from Bashir Ahmad, the digital communications assistant to former Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari. Ahmad asked authorities in his country to “closely monitor the situation and take necessary precautions”.
Similarly, Murtala Abdullahi, a climate and security journalist, asserted that Nigeria now needs a “robust counterintelligence action.”
Kayode Ogundamisi, a commentator on Nigerian and international affairs, also shared his thoughts and pointed to danger.
He tweeted on Saturday, August 3:
“Whichever of the divide that may be responsible for distributing those Russian flags, either pro or anti-protest, that person dey mad. You lot have absolutely, no idea!. Beware of what you wish for.”
