President Bola Tinubu’s special advisor on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has responded to remarks made about nationwide protests by Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the former governor of Kano State. The announcement that the protests will begin on August 1 is no longer news.CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
In the post that Onanuga shared on his official X (formerly known as Twitter), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, former governor of Kano State, alleged that while protests are a crucial aspect of democracy, they can have unintended and severe repercussions.
He noted that past experiences have demonstrated that protests can quickly turn violent, resulting in loss of life, property damage, and widespread unrest.
In Kwankwaso words,
“Protests, while a fundamental democratic right, often come with unforeseen and dire consequences. The tragic events of the past have shown us that protests can escalate into violence, leading to loss of lives, destruction of property, and widespread chaos. The repercussions of such actions extend far beyond the immediate moment, leaving scars on our communities and deepening divisions among us”
However, after sharing the statement made by Kwankwaso, Bayo Onanuga has reacted to the statement. He wrote;
“Another voice of reason against planned needless protest”CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
