Author: Adeola Oyinlade

I have read the argument of some senior police officers that there cannot be a lawful protest without permission from the Nigeria Police Force. These Senior Police officers are relying on the Public Order Act of 1979 thereby justifying clamping down on protesters across the country; this position is unlawful and flagrant breach of the fundamental human rights of persons in Nigeria. Protest is just the expression of disapproval and objection by persons. Such objections can come in the form of verbal, written, physical and can equally be expressed on social media platforms. By virtue of the 1999 constitution of…