A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, FEMI FALANA, wants the Attorney General Of the Federation, LATEEF FAGBEMI, to provide security for the demonstrators ahead of the planned protest by the Nigeria Labour congress, NLC over the high cost of living Nigerians are faced with .
Barring any last-minute change, the NLC will on Tuesday, February 27 and Wednesday, February 28 protest following the dramatic hike in the prices of goods and services due to the removal of fuel subsidy and the free fall of the naira, among others.
The human rights lawyer in a letter dated February 24 and addressed to the Attorney General of the Federation said Section 83(4) of the Police Establishment Act empowers the Minister of Justice to provide security cover for the protesters.
He also called on the organized labour to conduct their scheduled rallies peacefully devoid of violence.
“While we have advised the members of the NLC to conduct the rallies scheduled for February 27-28, 2024 in a peaceful manner, we urge you to use your good offices to direct the Inspector-General of Police to provide adequate security to the conveners and participants in the protest in line with the provisions of Section 83(4) of the Police Establishment Act,” the letter read in part.
“Finally, while awaiting your favourable reply to this letter, please accept, as usual, the assurance of our highest esteem.”