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We condemn in its entirety, the continuous show of shame called ‘protest’ by government sponsored protestors that earlier besieged the Amnesty International Office in Nigeria today.
It has become a reoccurring event that anytime Amnesty International calls for accountability and talks about the gross human right abuses, incessant killings and maiming of citizens in Nigeria, the government through their hired protestors will promptly occupy their office and start making demands for them to quit Nigeria.
The Nigerian government should know that freedom of speech is a fundamental pillar of democratic governance and a key tool for shaping public policies and debates.
The resources and energy being expended by people in government in hiring these paid protesters to harass, intimidate and clamp down on rights groups should be channeled into something meaningful that can help curb the insecurity in the country.
We equally want to remind our compatriots that are being used for this hatchet job, that their lives matter and what Amnesty International stands for, it’s a just society that works for all.
Freedom of speech is a principle that supports the freedom of an individual to articulate their opinions and ideas without fear of retaliation, censorship, or legal sanction. The continuous harassment of Amnesty International must stop.
SIGNED:
Comrade Deji Adeyanju
FOR: Concerned Nigerians Group
A Civil Rights movement in Nigeria dedicated to protection of human rights and rule of law.
