The Presidency has replied notable Nigerians opposing the action taken by the DSS in arresting rights activist and presidential candidate of the African Action Congress in the February 2019 election, Mr. Omoyele Sowore

It mentioned the name of Soyinka in particular as one of the critics, saying that much as the administration had respect for him and others, they appeared to be engaging in double-speaking and blackmailing the government.

The Presidency, reacting through the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Garba Shehu, noted that the same Soyinka would criticise the government for not taking actions against lawlessness and turned around to attack it when it took actions.



“You mentioned the name of Prof Wole Soyinka. Some of these critics of government are people whom we have great respect and admiration for. When things are going wrong with the law and order in the country, they say the police are not doing their work. They raise their voices, asking that ‘the culprits to be booked and expeditiously punished in the most severe manner.’

“The police under a new leadership is now rising to the occasion, saying ‘we cannot take any more atrocities against the law in our country and they are saying don’t do anything.

“They are calling out President Buhari and comparing him to autocratic leaders. This is an unpardonable blackmail that cannot stop the police and other law enforcement agencies from doing their work,” the Presidency responded.

It added that the administration respected the right of Nigerians to carry out peaceful protests, but not a call to “violence.”

The Presidency added, “A Nigerian is by right empowered to call for a change of government using constitutional means; to protest peacefully against government policies and decisions. But to call for the violent overthrow of a democratically-elected government and President is worse, and is not acceptable under any law in Nigeria. Violence will ever be accepted again as a way to change governments in this country. Those days are gone.

“Nigeria has a well-crafted constitution and elaborate laws governing elections that guide an orderly succession in government. We have a judicial system that actively serves as a watchdog of the people’s rights.

“Yet, we are daily witnesses to obscene display of delight in the killing of our soldiers and policemen, an open contempt for the country’s laws and its people, accompanied by loud cheers from the so-called New Media. Is this the way to grow a country?”

Source: https://punchng.com/soyinka-others-are-blackmailers-revolution-wont-be-tolerated-presidency/

In other countries the "president responds" but in Nigeria presidency responds.

Revolution had always being a spontaneous act, date is not always given to commence a revolutionary protest accept in Nigeria! Which gorvenme will fold its hands when given a date to be toppled?

"I'm not talking of protest. I'm embarking on revolution. 85% of Nigerians are in support. Don't tell me about legal implications or what a Judge will say. I don't care. We must bundle Buhari out of that place...."

Omoyele Sowore
July 25, 2019

Anyone expecting the government not to respond when failed politicians attempts to instigate violent to overthrow the government is mistaken.

The protest of today will be watched with keen interest. You do anyhow, you see anyhow.

Who is Nigeria Presidency?

Peaceful demonstration was all that was called for. One way or the other the revolution is bound to happen if this shameful goverment does not sit up.

We die here together. IYKYK

Hoodlums will hijack it

netpro:


Anyone expecting the government not to respond when failed politicians attempts to instigate violent to overthrow the government is mistaken.

The protest of today will be watched with keen interest. You do anyhow, you see anyhow.

It is always good and refreshing to see that we still have reasonable people like you on this forum sir.
The future is secure with positive minds like yours Chairman.
We concur!

Very stupid garbage shehu.

What a buffoon.

So revolution is now a bad thing?

In 2011, Bubu said Nigerians should take over Nigeria through revolution like they did in Egypt.

But now that he is in aso rock, revolution is an act of treason.


https://www.thecable.ng/flashback-in-2011-general-buhari-called-for-a-revolution

Interesting

Jadax:
We die here together.
IYKYK

Are you sure?

The most useless Presidiot in the History of Nigeria.. Tufiakwa!

Hehehe

Nwodosis:
Revolution had always being a spontaneous act, date is not always given to commence a revolutionary protest accept in Nigeria! Which gorvenme will fold its hands when given a date to be toppled?

True talk...

stupid presidency. Bleep you

When I hear presidency!!

Dear Nigerians, deal with the misfortune you brought upon thyselves

Can the organizers accept the mistake change the name and continue the protest lets see the excuse they would come up with again

Dissenting voices are always blackmailers to intolerant government.When the Soyinka,Falana,Dino Melaye and others rose against GEJ they were seen as revolutionaries ,change agents and crusaders but today the role is being reversed.

who is presidency self.