Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, the lawyer representing some of the organizers of the planned protest against economic hardship, has appealed for the demonstration to be limited to one day or a maximum of three days.
The #EndBadGovernance protests, gaining traction on social media, are scheduled to take place from August 1 to 10.
In a statement released on Wednesday, just hours before the protests are set to begin, Adegboruwa urged participants to remain orderly and peaceful during the planned demonstrations at the locations already communicated to the police.
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While commending the protesters for their bravery, he also encouraged them to engage in dialogue with the government on the issues raised. Adegboruwa suggested that the protest organizers form teams to engage with various government representatives to facilitate immediate action.
The Senior Advocate of Nigeria said, “Even our forefathers in their graveyards have heard your voices loud and clear. The way and manner in which the government has been running helter-skelter since the announcement of the protests shows the moral victory of your campaigns and your struggles.
“What we have done in the past few days is to facilitate dialogue with the law enforcement and security agencies. The insistence by the Inspector-General of Police of ‘credible intelligence’ with plans for violence is a confirmation of the desperation of the government to abort the protests by sponsoring hooligans and thugs to disrupt the protests. This is currently ongoing in many parts of Lagos State.”
“I therefore appeal that the protests be orderly and peaceful and conducted in the locations you have already sent to the police.
“Also, let the days of the protests be reduced to one day or the maximum three days and thereafter be suspended. Let your demands be made known to the government and then give time to address them.
“I have no doubt that you have the capacity to prosecute the protests as intended and that you have the support and prayers of the majority of our people, in all your actions. But let us give room for more dialogue. I offer to join you in this, anytime.
“I make this appeal in the interest of peace, progress and tranquillity of our dear nation,” he added.
