A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dele Momodu, has stated that there is nothing risker for a nation than faceless people or a mob leading a protest.
There have been reports of a planned youth-led nationwide protest slated for August 1 to 15 over the rising cost of living and economic hardship.
In a post via X on Wednesday, Momodu said that with 46 years of experience in protest since his day at the University of Ife it is risky for faceless people to lead a protest.
The veteran journalist noted that while every citizen is entitled to protest, the government has the right to protect the lives and properties of the people.
He said, “I have 46 years experience in protests, since 1978 at the University of Ife. There’s nothing riskier for a nation than faceless people or a mob leading protests. It is the right of everyone to protest but not the right of anyone to cause mayhem… And government has the right to protect lives and properties.”
