Civil Society Approves Guideline For Peaceful Nationwide Protests Against Hunger And Hardships
The Leadership of the Organised Civil Society has issued a press statement providing advisories and guidelines for the success of the Nationwide Citizens’ Action against Hunger and Hardships in Nigeria, scheduled to commence on Thursday, August 1st to Saturday, August 10th.
The statement, signed by Olawale Okunniyi, Head of the Coordinating Secretariat, United Action Front of Civil Society, comes after a crucial meeting with the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on July 31st.
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PROTESTERS ADVISED TO REMAIN PEACEFUL AND FOCUSED
Citizens participating in the protests are advised to be civil, orderly, and focused, and not allow anyone or forces to provoke or distract them from the agenda and goal of the protest. Protesters are also advised to come prepared with water, snacks, and smart dressing.
USE OF MOBILE PHONES FOR INCIDENT REPORTING
In the event of external aggression, provocation, or incidents requiring help, citizens are advised to use their android phones to record or take pictures and send them to the Civil Society Situation Room for urgent interventions via the WhatsApp hotlines: +23481-884-51511, +2348142864904, +2347035046101, +2348035823617.
PROHIBITION OF SHARP OBJECTS AND WEAPONS
Protesters are advised not to come to the protest ground with sharp, hard, or violent objects or weapons, as anyone seen with such objects will be apprehended and handed over to security agents or protest monitoring teams for prosecution.
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR HELP AND SUPPORT
Citizens are enjoined to contact Protest Monitors at the situation room of the organised Civil Society via the WhatsApp hotlines for help and support during the nationwide protests.
GOVERNMENT ADVISED TO ENGAGE CITIZENS
The government and its agents are advised to demobilise and caution those being recruited to threaten and intimidate peaceful protesters, to avoid unnecessary clashes and battles, which may lead to another unwanted riots in the mode of the #EndSars debacle in Nigeria.
The Civil Society Situation Room will provide local and international monitoring of protest incidents, and citizens are encouraged to report any incidents to the provided hotlines.
