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Peter Esele, a former president of the Trade Union Congress (TUC) on Friday says Nigerians have a right to protest as it is enshrined in the constitution.

Speaking in an exclusive chat with TheScrutiny, Esele said it is the responsibility of the Federal and State Governments to provide adequate security for the protesters so that the it is not hijacked and lives and properties are not destroyed.

"Nigerians have the constitutional right to protest and their rights to protest should be respected. It is enshrined in the constitution that they have the right to protest. Adequate security should be provided for the protesters. The protesters should endeavour to do all they can so that it doesn't get out of hand. There shouldn't be wanton destruction of properties".

"It is the responsibility of the security agents to safeguard the protesters and also protect the property of the state and Nigerians in general".

On threats by some government officials to the protesters, Esele said they are afraid that the protests may get out of hand or be hijacked by undemocratic elements.

"What the government officials are afraid of is the protest getting out of hand. But it is the responsibility of the governorship to provide security and make sure nothing goes out of hand. So, the government has a dual responsibility of protecting the protesters and also protect life and property".

The former President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) also cautioned the protesters not to allow politicians who were part of Nigeria's problems to hijack the protest and use it to score cheap political points.

"My only concern is that politicians should not hijack the protest. I am hearing that some politicians who were part of the problems that we are facing right now have now turned activists and are trying to be at the forefront of the protest. They are trying to be clever by half".

"So, the protesters should also be careful of these politicians, especially those who are participants of the hardship that we are facing in Nigeria. This hardship did not just come about in a year. What we are facing now is bad policies, not only of the current government but also of the past"

"Some of these politicians who want to be a part of the protest were also part of those bad policies of yesterday that is affecting Nigerians today. They will hijack the protest and want to be the face of it and that is not what we are looking for".
https://thescrutinyng.com/2024/07/26/endbadgovernance-fg-must-respect-the-rights-of-nigerians-to-protest-peacefully-esele/

The failure of a president doesn't know his left from right.

It's pitiful how ignorant people forced an empty vegetable on us.

There must be a request letter from the protesters before providing security for them.

Their request can be granted or denied, all depends on the circumstances.

COMRADES, we must join hands together to defeat this must corrupt and incompetent government

This protest is a done deal for me

Someone who kills with a sword, would never allow someone else to flash a sword over his head. That's tinubu. Laslas they'd blame sabotage for their failure. That's the only excuse they've not made, the last one,.of course

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Esele dey talk true, but make we no forget say security no be one person work. Na everybody suppose join hand to make sure say our protests dey peaceful and safe. FG don try for some areas, but we go need more collaboration with local communities to make sure say everybody dey protected.

If we fit get better communication and understanding, we go fit enjoy our rights to protest without fear. After all, na for our collective good. Let’s work together to make Nigeria better for all of us.

Esele is spot on. The FG needs to step up and ensure safety for all citizens exercising their rights.

Na true talk.

Security for protesters should be a top priority. We need to ensure their safety while expressing their rights.

Esele has a point! It's high time the FG stepped up their game on security matters. Protests are part of democracy, and ensuring safety is crucial. Let's hope they take this seriously and protect the rights of citizens to express themselves.

We don't need thier protection

Please arm yourself with 700 naira pen knife the one with yellow head .

If any urchin comes close do the needful

No violence pls

Viscuz:
We don't need thier protection

Please arm yourself with 700 naira pen knife the one with yellow head .

If any urchin comes close do the needful

helinues:
There must be a request letter from the protesters before providing security for them.

Their request can be granted or denied, all depends on the circumstances.

Our collective enemy as a country how you dey.. Every thing that comes from your mouth is how to deny people of their right, how to make people suffer more, how to divide people more, how to laugh at people predicaments, how to defend the people oppressors.. The hate in you is bigger than mount everest.. But the question is why are you hateful to your own country and your own fellow citizen.. Why do you hate them so much that you sleep and wake up think and enjoying their sufferness.. Don't worry you shall lose laslas and the country shall grow...

helinues:
There must be a request letter from the protesters before providing security for them.

Their request can be granted or denied, all depends on the circumstances.

if you this same energy you use to defend that agbero chairman of a president in advising him to make life easier for your country people.you won't perish

specialmati:
if you this same energy you use to defend that agbero chairman of a president in advising him to make life easier for your country people.you won't perish

Like the Agberos disturbing the trailer driver in Abia state or?

helinues:
Mynd44
Seun
Oam4j
Nlfpmod
Fergie001

Rule 1 and 2

why report him when you support failures that have brought this country to it knees.where is mannabbqgriIl again or are you him.because you comment like him ,like he did during buhari

helinues:
Like the Agberos disturbing the trailer driver in Abia state or?

most times I laugh at your comments.i see others attack you but they don't understand.what those old generational criminals use your brain for won't wear out even when you are no more.like even when you are dead it still effective

Esele should focus on his own responsibilities instead of blaming FG. Security is a collective effort, and the government is doing its best to maintain peace. Protesters must also act responsibly!

helinues:
Mynd44
Seun
Oam4j
Nlfpmod
Fergie001

Rule 1 and 2

There is no rule anywhere.. I didn't violate anything..
The truth is you are an enemy of the country and it's people and all your posting and comments and threads alluded to that.. You fan the flame of tribalism, division, bigotry and every evil thing known to man... Nigerians on this platform should actually be wary of you cos you so much enjoy the sufferness of them.. I only call you out and caution people on your ways.. Change your ways or meet your doom from the universe..

helinues:
Like the Agberos disturbing the trailer driver in Abia state or?

Another bigotry comment.. This is all you are good for.. Promoting division and hatred everywhere.. Number one great enemy of Nigeria and it's people on nairaland..