Dele Momodu, a well-known journalist and the publisher of Ovation Magazine, has expressed worries about the youth-led nationwide protest scheduled from August 1 to 15, citing concerns about protests organized by unknown individuals.
Reflecting on his vast experience with protests, which dates back 46 years to his days at the University of Ife in 1978, Dele Momodu emphasized, “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.”
He emphasized that although protesting is a basic right, it should be carried out in a way that avoids violence or damage. The demonstration is being planned in reaction to the increasing economic difficulties affecting Nigerians, especially the growing expenses of daily life.
