In anticipation of the nationwide protests scheduled for August, the Lagos State Government has affirmed that such demonstrations are a legitimate right of citizens, indicating there is nothing wrong with them.
Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, the Secretary to the State Government, expressed this view on Tuesday during a meeting with Secretaries to the Local Governments (SLGs).
She advised potential protesters to ensure the demonstrations remain peaceful and do not escalate into violence or destruction.
While acknowledging the right to protest, she suggested there is no need for protests in Lagos, emphasizing that the state has been performing well for its citizens.
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She said, “It is a legitimate right for citizens to protest, as there is nothing wrong in it, but people should be wary that it does not turn violent and destructive.
“Lagos State has done so much for its citizens that nobody in the state should stand up and say they are going to break anything.
“Sincerely, and I mean it; it is not because I am the Secretary of the State Government; I speak from my heart and God knows; there is no reason for anybody to cause any protests or riots or violence in Lagos State.”
(Daily Post)
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