Civil rights activist, Dele Farotimi has faulted the Nigerian police and the judiciary over their roles in restricting citizens from holding peaceful protests, describing the actions as evidence that Nigeria is merely pretending to be a democracy.
Speaking while fielding questions from newsmen at the early hours of today, Farotimi said that in a true democracy, citizens do not require a police permit to protest, adding that the police are only to be informed so they can provide security.
However, his stance follows a protest by the #freennamdikanu protesters in Abuja on Monday.