President Bola Tinubu has stated that no government will tolerate protests that destroy lives and property.... CLICK TO READ THE FULL NEWS HERE▶▶
The President’s statement came on the same day that the Department of State Services (DSS) warned against a nationwide protest over the country’s hardship.
Vanguard reported that the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) also expressed concern that the protest could be hijacked by violent elements, adding that intelligence reports suggest a plot to replicate Kenya’s experience in Nigeria.
According to The Punch, President Tinubu spoke at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Thursday, July 25, while receiving Letters of Credence from the new US Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Richard Mills, Jr.
Tinubu emphasized Nigeria’s commitment to democracy and freedom based on his own experience with peaceful protests against dictatorship during the military era.
He reiterated that while demonstrations are part of democracy, the government will not encourage the destruction of lives and property.
Tinubu’s statement reads in part:
“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.”
The US Ambassador affirmed support for Nigeria’s democracy and pledged to strengthen the relationship between the two countries, particularly in terms of economic growth and international roles.
