Olawepo-Hashim Condemns Alleged Attack on Sowore, Democracy Day Protesters

Accord Party presidential candidate and Co-Chairman of the Movement for Democratic Renewal (MDR), Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has condemned the alleged attack on human rights activist Omoyele Sowore and other protesters during a Democracy Day demonstration, describing it as a disturbing threat to Nigeria’s democratic values.
Olawepo-Hashim said the rights to peaceful protest, free expression and civic participation are fundamental pillars of democracy and must be protected at all times.
He warned that democracy cannot thrive where citizens are intimidated for demanding accountability or expressing concerns about governance.
According to him, Democracy Day should serve not only as a c...