Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has expressed support for the planned nationwide protest scheduled for August 1.
Gatekeepers News reports that Obi spoke when he visited the Governor of Abia state , Southeast Nigeria, Alex Otti at his country home in Nvosi, Isialangwa south LGA.
The former governor of Anambra said hunger and hopelessness among youths are the “sponsors” of the planned protest.
Obi said there is nothing wrong in protesting if it is done within the ambit of the law.
“In the Nigerian constitution, protest is allowed. All I plead for is that those who are protesting should do so within the law and in a civil manner,” Obi said.
“When they talk about sponsors of protest, I say the sponsors are very simple. It is hunger and hopelessness among the youth. We have to listen to what Nigerians are going through.
“Security agents should manage the situation within the law, they should not try to be overbearing.
“It should be done within the law. Protest is allowed everywhere, globally.”
Obi asked the federal government to engage and listen to the protesters, adding that there is nothing wrong in the planned demonstration.
