Thirty-seven non-governmental organisations, NGOs, have urged the Nigerian Judiciary and the National Human Rights Commission,
NHRC, to uphold the rights of all protesters and establish a mechanism to promptly address and dismiss oppressive charges that may arise from the forthcoming protests slated for Thursday.
In a joint press statement made available in Taraba on Monday, the group of NGOs reaffirmed the fundamental right of citizens to peaceful protest as a fundamental pillar of democratic governance.
“This right is a cornerstone of any democratic society and a critical means for citizens to express their dissatisfaction, demand accountability, and advocate for change,” they stated.
The organisations which collectively appended their signatures to the statement include 21st Century Community Empowerment for Youth and Women Initiative; Accountability Lab Nigeria; Africa Institute for Energy Governance, AFIEGO, Uganda; BudgIT Foundation; Centre for Accountability and Inclusive…