Falana urges govt to dialogue instead of threats against protest organisers

Human rights activist Femi Falana has advised the Federal Government against using threats to deter organizers of the planned nationwide protest concerning the challenging economic conditions in Nigeria.

Speaking in an interview on Channels Television on Wednesday, Falana emphasized, “But threats do not work. In fact, on some occasions, the desperation of the government also has a way of popularizing such protests.”

He urged the government to identify the leaders of the protest movement and engage them in dialogue rather than resorting to intimidation.

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“So, this time around, the government should try to identify the leaders of the movement and then engage them, and then the questions be raised. Some demands are being made, and the government should address these demands,” Falana asserted.

Regarding the government’s upcoming address to the nation, Falana highlighted the importance of transparency from governors about their efforts to alleviate hardship nationwide.

“It is also important for governors to really come out and let the people know what they are doing to address hardship in the country which nobody is denying,” he concluded.

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