Former presidential candidate and a Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Mr. Gbenga Hashim has said that while it’s constitutional for citizens to protest, it’s a treasonable offence for people to plot a regime change under the cover of protest.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Hashim, any group of Nigerians or individuals have the right to protest concerning any situation, stressing that it’s an essential part of citizens Freedom of Expression provided for in Nigeria’s Constitution, in so far as such rights are expressed peacefully without infringing on the rights of others.
In a press statement on Sunday signed by his media department, Hashim stated that there’re legitimate grounds for Nigerians to protest the prevailing economic situation and myriads of challenges not currently satisfactorily addressed. “Nigerians did protest in robust manners even under military rule, “he stated.
“What the government needs to do is to address the issues with utmost sincerity. It is time for an honest introspection.”
Hashim added that any group of people allegedly plotting regime change under the cover of protest would be engaged in treason and where credible evidence exists would be answerable to law.
“We’re a democracy, one that some of us suffered dearly to establish. Though our democracy may be slow to produce positive results for our people, we must resist the temptation and seduction of unconstitutional change which in our immediate past has produced horrible outcomes.” He said.
Hashim added, “Let us work instead harder to make our democracy produce more positive results,” he added.