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Protesters Should Listen to Tinubu’s Call for Dialogue, Says ECOWAS
ECOWAS urged protesters to protesters to listen to Tinubu’s call for dialogue and extended condolences to the families of those who have died
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has expressed concern over the ongoing protests in Nigeria, condemning reports of violence, fatalities, and property destruction.
In a statement, ECOWAS urged protesters to protesters to listen to Tinubu’s call for dialogue and extended condolences to the families of those who have died. The commission emphasized the right to peaceful protests, as enshrined in the 2001 ECOWAS Supplementary Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance and Nigeria’s 1999 Constitution.
“The ECOWAS Commission has been closely monitoring the ongoing protests by citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and deeply regrets reports of violence in the course of the protests and the unfortunate death of some protesters as well as alleged looting and destruction of public and private properties.”
“The commission extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and sympathizes with the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria over the losses.”
“The ECOWAS Commission recognizes the right of citizens to peaceful protests, as guaranteed by the 2001 ECOWAS Supplementary Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance and enshrined in the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended.”
ECOWAS welcomed President Bola Tinubu’s recent State of the Nation address and urged protesters and stakeholders to heed his call for inclusive dialogue to address grievances and ensure peace and security in Nigeria and the wider ECOWAS region.
“The Commission welcomes the State of the Nation address of August 4, 2024, by President Bola Tinubu and urges the protesters and all stakeholders to heed the President’s call for inclusive dialogue for the resolution of all grievances and the preservation of peace and security in Nigeria and the ECOWAS region at large.”
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