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Protest is your right-Lagos Gov’t

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12 months ago

July 24, 2024

In view of the protest coming up on August 1, 2024, the Secretary to the state government, Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, made it known that it’s not wrong for citizens to protest and that they have the right to do so.

Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, said this on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, while meeting with the Secretaries to the Local Governments, SLGs.

She also warned that the masses should not destroy properties or turn violent during the protest.

Daily post reports:

She said, “It is a legitimate right for citizens to protest, as there is nothing wrong in it, but people should be wary that it does not turn violent and destructive.

“Lagos State has done so much for its citizens that nobody in the state should stand up and say they are going to break anything.

“Sincerely, and I mean it; it is not because I am the Secretary of the State Government; I speak from my heart and God knows; there is no reason for anybody to cause any protests or riots or violence in Lagos State”.

A protest is a public expression of disagreement, dissent, or opposition to a particular issue, policy, or action.

It is a form of collective action taken by individuals or groups to bring attention to a cause, promote change, or influence decision-makers.

Protests can take various forms, including:

1. Demonstrations: Marches, rallies, or gatherings in public spaces.
2. Strikes: Work stoppages or labor strikes to pressure employers or governments.
3. Boycotts: Refusal to buy, use, or support a particular product, service, or organization.
4. Sit-ins: Nonviolent occupation of a space to draw attention to a cause.
5. Petitions: Signed documents or online campaigns to collect support for a cause.
6. Letter-writing campaigns: Coordinated efforts to send letters or emails to decision-makers.
7. Civil disobedience: Nonviolent acts of defiance, such as refusing to comply with laws or regulations.
8. Online activism: Social media campaigns, hashtags, and online petitions.

Protests aim to:

1. Raise awareness about an issue
2. Influence public opinion
3. Pressure decision-makers to change policies or actions
4. Promote social, political, or economic change
5. Protect rights and freedoms

Protests can be peaceful or violent, spontaneous or organized, and local or global.

They play a significant role in shaping public discourse, promoting social justice, and holding those in power accountable.

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