Chidi Odinkalu, a legal professor and former chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, responded to a recent police memo using his official X account. This memo announced that critical people’ personnel will be temporarily removed.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
The purpose of the withdrawal is to muster sufficient officers to dominate the public space ahead of the End Bad Governance protest scheduled for 1-10 August.
Odinkalu shared his thoughts over the development.
“#Nigeria is a truly ‘privatized’ estate. #EndBadGovernmentInNigeria,” Odinkalu wrote.
The memo indicates that the Nigeria Police Force will reassign officers from their current duties.
These officers will be sent to strategic locations to maintain order during the protests.
The End Bad Governance protest is expected to draw large crowds.
The protests aim to highlight issues of governance and demand accountability from leaders.
Odinkalu’s statement suggests a critical view of the government’s handling of the situation.
His use of the term “privatized estate” implies that public resources are being used for private interests.
This reaction has brought discussions on social media with many users are debating the implications of reallocating police personnel for the protests.
The End Bad Governance movement has gained momentum in recent days.
Organizers have been vocal about their demands for better governance, transparency, and accountability.
The protests are anticipated to be one of the largest demonstrations in Nigeria in recent years.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
