A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana has urged the Federal Government to listen to the demands of the organisers ahead of the August 1, 2024, nationwide planned protest in the country.
Falana, a human rights activist, also cautioned the FG not to threaten the protesters as such could exacerbate the situation.
While featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Tuesday, Falana said, “How do you identify those who are issuing statements; those who are planning the protest, and then engage with them productively?
“But threats do not work. In fact, on some occasions, the desperation of the government also has a way of popularising such protests.”
He also noted that state governors should hold talks with residents and make them aware of their plans to ameliorate the hardship ravaging the country.
The legal practitioner stated, “So, this time around the government should try to identify the leaders of the movement and then engage them, and then the questions be raised. There are demands that are being made, and the government should address these demands.
“Between now and August 1 is still a long way and I understand the government is going to address the nation. It is also important for governors to come out and let the people know what they are doing to address hardship in the country which nobody is denying.”
