President Bola Tinubu said his administration will always maintain a democracy in the country which includes the right to protest but will not tolerate protest that will result in the destruction of lives.
“In as much as we believe that demonstrations are part of democracy, we will never encourage any protests that lead to the destruction of lives and property,”
He made this statement after he received a letter of credence from Richard Mills jr, the newly appointed United States Ambassador to Nigeria.
Ajuri Ngelale,the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, showed that the exchange at the ceremony in a statement titled ‘President Tinubu receives U.S. ambassador, shows the importance of sustaining democracy, its norms and institutions.’
Tinubu made this statement because of the nationwide protests against economic hardship that had been scheduled for August 1, 2024.
The President said, “During the military era, we made our voices heard against dictatorship, and I was part of the group that engaged in peaceful protests without resorting to the destruction of property.
“We have worked hard to ensure 25 years of unbroken democracy and I will continue to maintain this democracy.”
“Our relationship with America is rich. We believe in democracy and freedom. Some of your predecessors worked hard during our transition to democracy, and we remember the likes of Ambassador Howard Jeter.
“We look forward to Nigeria and the United States continuously working to expand cooperation on shared goals and democratic values,” he said.
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