Dada Olusegun, Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Social Media, has faced widespread criticism for his statement regarding potential protests in Nigeria.
Olusegun’s comment, perceived as a threat, has ignited controversy about the right to protest and the current economic hardships faced by Nigerians.
Many social media users pointed out the apparent hypocrisy, recalling that members of the current administration, including Olusegun, had participated in protests during previous governments.
The backlash highlighted the severe economic challenges faced by many Nigerians, with some users sharing personal anecdotes about struggling to make ends meet.
Some users called for a balanced approach, acknowledging the right to protest while emphasizing the need to differentiate between peaceful protesters and those who might cause mayhem.
X users dug up old tweets of Olusegun stating his support for protests, dating back to 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014, further fueling the controversy.
President Tinubu, through the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, appealed to citizens to shelve the planned protests and give his administration more time to address their concerns.
