Don’t Turn Activism Into National Disruption, Coalition Cautions Sowore

The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations for Good Governance in Nigeria has stressed the need for responsible activism and warned that public demonstrations should not be used in ways to disrupt national peace and security.
The coalition, through its director of Programme, Johnson Michael, said Nigeria belongs to all the citizens and urged individuals and groups to uphold the country’s stability as they expressed their views within the bounds of the law.
It said the right to protest is recognised under the law but cautioned activist Omoyele Sowore against actions that could interfere with judicial proceedings or public order.
Michael said, “We stand here today with one voice and...