Nigeria is only pretending to be in Democracy — Farotimi
[NigerianEye - Nigeria] - 21/10/2025
Civil rights advocate and lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has criticised the Nigerian Police and judiciary for their handling of peaceful protests, saying their actions show that Nigeria is only pretending to practise democracy.Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday, Farotimi argued that the suppression of protests and court restrictions on citizens’ rights to assemble freely are clear signs that the country has strayed from democratic norms.He said, “In a democracy, there should never be a need for a police permit before you may have a protest. The police were informed so (…)
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