Oshiomhole Recalls: When Workers Were Tear-Gassed, We Threw It Right Back

Oshiomhole Recalls: When Workers Were Tear-Gassed, We Threw It Right Back

Former Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Adams Oshiomhole has shared insights into his approach to leading protests and handling police resistance during his tenure. Oshiomhole revealed that during protests, he and his fellow demonstrators sometimes had antidotes to tear gas, which they would throw back at the police………. CONTINUE READING

In a recent appearance on Channels Television’s The August Protests show, Oshiomhole emphasized that protests are inherently challenging and often provoke resistance from police. He remarked, “Is there anywhere in the world where protests aren’t met with police resistance? It’s an uncomfortable role they play.”

Reflecting on his experiences, Oshiomhole stated, “When I was leading workers and we were tear-gassed, we sometimes had antidotes and threw the tear gas back.” He noted that while police might not intend to harm protesters, they may use forceful measures if necessary.

Oshiomhole commended the police for their conduct during the #EndBadGovernance protests, highlighting that in states like Lagos, police had distributed sachet water to peaceful protesters. He praised the civility of the police under the current Inspector General, saying, “It is not just about the immediate response but the overall conduct of the police.”

Addressing the recent calls for a ‘take back’ of Nigeria following the 2023 election, Oshiomhole asserted that elections are the only constitutional means for changing government. He argued that Nigeria is not under foreign occupation and that those dissatisfied with the election results must wait for the next election cycle. “The Constitution does not allow for unlawful demands outside the electoral process,” he concluded.

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