Nigeria: Civil Protest Is Lawful, Revolution Isn't!

9 August 2019
column

The arrest and subsequent arraignment of Mr Omoyele Sowore has become controversial. While some believe it is high handedness on the part of government, others believe it is a timely response by government to nip whatever it could lead to.

Those who believe Sowore is being hounded unduly argue that civil protest is not only lawful and harmless, but also guaranteed by the constitution,

...

AllAfrica publishes around 500 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.