Nationwide protests often hijacked by anti-democratic forces – Coalition

The Independent Coalition for Democratic Governance in Nigeria has reacted to the violence that characterized the recent #EndBadGovernance protest against hunger. The coalition led by its convener, Dr Ben Omale Amodu, in a report revealed a disturbing pattern of political thuggery and exploitation of public unrest for personal gain. According to the report, politicians mobilised […]

The Independent Coalition for Democratic Governance in Nigeria has reacted to the violence that characterized the recent #EndBadGovernance protest against hunger.

The coalition led by its convener, Dr Ben Omale Amodu, in a report revealed a disturbing pattern of political thuggery and exploitation of public unrest for personal gain.

According to the report, politicians mobilised hoodlums to target political rivals, wreak havoc on public and private property, and loot valuables.

The report specifically highlights the destruction of the APC secretariat in Zamfara State, the vandalism and arson of the Nigeria Communications Commission (NCC) Industrial Park in Kano State, and the attempted arson of the residence of the immediate past governor of Zamfara State.

The report’s findings suggest that the protests, which began as a peaceful expression of discontent with the government’s economic policies, were hijacked by anti-democratic forces and opposition elements seeking to destabilize the government.

The coalition called on the Federal Government to take decisive action to address the demands of the protesters, prevent future occurrences of such destructive protests, and hold accountable those responsible for the violence and destruction.

“This bad turn of events serves as a stark testament to the fact that nationwide protests are often hijacked by anti-democratic forces and opposition elements, whose ultimate goal is to destabilize and destroy the very fabric of a united nation,” the report said.