Members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday, November 6, held a peaceable protest on the United States Embassy in Abuja, urging the worldwide neighborhood to intervene in what they described as a rising risk to Nigeria’s democracy.
The demonstrators, underneath the banner of the PDP Like-Mind Group, marched with placards bearing messages resembling “Fix PDP, fix Nigeria, save our democracy,” “Stop party opposition intimidation,” and “Please save our democracy from intimidation.”
Protesters mentioned the demonstration was a part of efforts to “draw global attention” to alleged harassment of opposition figures by the ruling get together, warning that such actions might erode the nation’s multi-party system.
The group additionally delivered protest letters to the European Union advanced, the Ministry of Justice, and the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Abuja.
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The protest adopted escalating tensions inside the PDP, which has been embroiled in a management tussle.
On Sunday, a faction led by Acting National Chairman Umar Damagum suspended National Secretary Samuel Anyanwu and others, prompting a counter-suspension by Anyanwu’s loyalists.
Both camps have continued to claim their legitimacy, deepening the interior disaster that has plagued the get together in latest months.
Organisers mentioned the protest, themed “Save Our Democracy from Intimidation,” was geared toward rallying each home and worldwide assist to guard opposition events and protect Nigeria’s democratic establishments.
