Harryeme:
The main issue with many Nigerians is that they tend to read or listen only for the purpose of responding. It is important to understand the distinction between lawful assembly, which encompasses peaceful protests, and unlawful assembly, which refers to riots and the disruption of public order. The speaker is specifically referring to the latter, which can cause significant harm to a community. While protesting is a fundamental right for Nigerians, it must be done in a manner that is in accordance with the law to be considered lawful.

OfoIgbo:


Are Igbos the majority in the HOR ?

Is PDP the majority party in the HOR?

How come the bill is making progress then?

It's obvious the Fulani and Yoruba-led federal government has sponsored yet another erulefu in Imo state, to front this bill, while they support it massively from behind the scenes

Zonefree:
APC go finish us for this country.

Harryeme:
The main issue with many Nigerians is that they tend to read or listen only for the purpose of responding. It is important to understand the distinction between lawful assembly, which encompasses peaceful protests, and unlawful assembly, which refers to riots and the disruption of public order. The speaker is specifically referring to the latter, which can cause significant harm to a community. While protesting is a fundamental right for Nigerians, it must be done in a manner that is in accordance with the law to be considered lawful.

Tinubuwins2023e:


Stop behaving like an illiterate. Read first and find out the sponsor of the bill which happens to be your brother an igbo man from PDP

Saga16:


The bill which was sponsored by Rep. Emeka Chinedu Martins (PDP-Imo).

You are even likely an igbo man.

drealcivilceno:


Ode so Yorubas and Hausas never influenced the who thing ba?

What is your point?

CorrectionFLuid:


LMAO. Let me give an analogy that describes Nigeria and Nigerians perfectly.

If there are 2 drinks, one sweet and healthy, and the other filled with worms and bacteria,. Nigerians will actually not know which one to pick! Sounds impossible right?

Now if Igbos say, let's take the sweet one, Nigerians will immediately stop being confused, and resolve to take the bad one.


This is Nigeria for you.

MasterJayJay:
Those protesting for the sack of Emefiele may be shot by the police if the bill is passed.

drealcivilceno:


And so!

So he said APC and you said Igbo man?

How are they related?

helinues:
Any protest or picketing without police approval would be met with full force

Tinubuwins2023e:


Stop behaving like an illiterate. Read first and find out the sponsor of the bill which happens to be your brother an igbo man from PDP

Zonefree:
APC go finish us for this country.

Zonefree:
APC go finish us for this country.

Zonefree:
APC go finish us for this country.

LegacyB:

I think you’re just fantastically stupid!

Zonefree:
APC go finish us for this country.

Saga16:


Shatap.

The person I quot3d deliberately stated it was done by APC.

Because igbos don't vote APC, it is pertinent to expose him for who he is.


How do you feel knowing the bill was sponsored by PDP and an igbo man at that?

steeltrust:
you’re the most foolish fool on this topic

Are chasing clout or what

If I don’t like Apc does it make me Igbo
God abeg oh
How did I find my self with this kind of people in this country

Is joe igbokwe not Igbo is he not a member of Apc
Why are you making this trend a tribal one

Na wa oh 🤦🏽‍♂️

Saga16:


Shatap.

Why are you angry I called the Igbo man out?

Zonefree:
APC go finish us for this country.

Harryeme:
[/quote][quote author=omohayek post=122920569]
It doesn't seem that the bill is even about that - it's stated intent is about dealing with the Nigerian penchant for "jungle justice", i.e. angry mobs decided to act as judge, jury and executioner for random passers-by on the basis of flimsy rumors or gossip. Some people on here seem so bent on seeing "evidence" of APC "oppression" that they are willing to side with angry mobs putting tires on (often entirely innocent) people and setting them on fire.

I deliberately chose not to mention a certain aspect of the issue at hand. My aim was simply to clarify the distinction between protest and riot for certain individuals who seemed to be fixated solely on opposing the bill because they feared losing their right to protest. While the bill has potential, it still needs to be carefully scrutinized and refined. It's only when someone has suffered the loss of a loved one as a result of mob violence, particularly if the victim was innocent, that they will truly understand the significance of this bill.


There may or may not be problems with the bill in its current drafting, but determining that much will require careful reading and reasoned discussion, little of which has been on display in most of the responses on here.

steeltrust:
why will call the Igbo man out
Was the topic about Igbo

Get a life please

Zonefree:
APC go finish us for this country.

frugal:

Does it matter who sponsors the bill? What’s wrong with you people?