August 1: We Support the Protest - Afenifere Declares Stance On Planned Nationwide Protest

Posted by Thandiubani on Thu 25th Jul, 2024 - tori.ng

Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show, Faloye warned against violence during the nationwide protest.

The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organization, Afenifere has thrown its support behind the planned nationwide protest against hunger and hardship.

Speaking on Thursday, the group declared its support for the planned August 1 nationwide protest, but added that it would not take part in the protest.

This is according to Afenifere’s Publicity Secretary, Justice Faloye.

Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show, Faloye warned against violence during the nationwide protest.

According to Faloye: “Afenifere is not planning to be part of the protest but we support the fundamental human rights of Nigerians, however, we have been warning against the hardship. You can’t tell a hungry man not to wait.

“Afenifere has been saying we need economic and political restructuring of this country; but all we have is palliative, which are superficial moves.

“We acknowledge their rights, we saw this, but you, the government, don’t want to take responsibility for your economic policies. Tinubu imposed the 10 days of rage on himself due to his policies. It’s not that we support the protest, but we understand that it’s an organic reaction.

“We support anybody who wants to support the protest against government policies, which we understand are anti-people.

“We don’t support violence but peaceful protest to voice your concerns, in most cases; it’s not the people that are the problem but the government and the political thugs that are the issue. We support the protest.”