Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, has emphatically stated that no one has the authority to prevent Nigerians from participating in the planned nationwide #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest. During an interview on a TVC program, Ngelale reaffirmed that the constitutional right to peaceful protest is inviolable, and no entity within the Tinubu administration can impede this fundamental freedom.
“There is nobody within our administration that has the standing, the command, or the gravitas to tell Nigerians that they cannot peacefully protest and that they cannot peacefully protest in any part of the country,” Ngelale asserted. “We are not in office to dominate our people, we are in office to serve our people. And this is the position of the president.”
Ngelale highlighted President Bola Tinubu’s firm stance on the issue, underscoring that peaceful protest is a core element of a functioning democracy. “President Bola Tinubu has been very clear that the notion of peaceful protest is a central component of an effective function in democracy,” he stated.
He further emphasized the administration’s commitment to safeguarding this right, noting, “Anyone who disagrees with the notion from inside the government, the notion that we are here to serve our people and not dominate them, they are lining up themselves against the Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, who will defend the right of Nigerians to peaceful protest in any part of the country. And we want to be very unequivocal about that.”
Ngelale’s remarks come at a critical time as Nigerians prepare for the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest, which aims to address widespread concerns about governance and accountability. His statements reassure the public of their right to express dissent and advocate for change through peaceful demonstrations.
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