Fani-Kayode Stands By Protests, Says There’s No Problem With Them

Fani-Kayode Stands By Protests, Says There’s No Problem With Them

Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has affirmed that peaceful protests and demonstrations are both a citizen’s right and lawful. However, he criticized the planned August protest, arguing that it lacks identifiable leadership and may be an attempt to provoke security forces against the government…….. CONTINUE READING

In a statement on his X handle, Fani-Kayode accused the organizers of exploiting the country’s economic difficulties to incite unrest and destabilize the government. He described the protest, dubbed the “Endbadgovernanceprotest,” as a deliberate attempt by unidentified individuals, allegedly backed by subversive forces, to incite violence and rebellion.

Fani-Kayode warned that such actions could lead to chaos similar to the #EndSARS protests of 2020, which resulted in significant violence and property damage. He urged Nigerians to reconsider the planned protest and engage the government through dialogue rather than through demonstrations, which he believes could be counterproductive and dangerous.

He concluded by calling on those behind the protest to avoid actions that might provoke security forces and lead to regrettable outcomes, emphasizing the need for patience and responsible engagement with the federal government.