Protesters believed to have sympathy for President Muhammadu Buhari have staged a protest at the office of Amnesty International in Abuja for five days running now.
This is despite a police directive that all protests within the Federal Capital Territory be confined to the Unity Fountain.
It was learnt that the protesters stormed the office located at 34, Colorado Close, Maitama, Abuja, on Tuesday, around 10:00a.m and left around 11.30am.
The protesters berated the global watchdog body for being too critical of the Muhammadu Buhari government and security agencies in the country.
They also accused the human rights group of supporting the opposition and presenting Nigeria in a bad light before the world instead of commending the government for fighting corruption and insecurity.
AI’s Spokesman, Isa Sanusi, said that the protesters had a right to protest as long as they remain peaceful.
Sanusi, however, vowed that the organisation would not be intimidated by the protesters.
He denied allegations that AI was partisan even as he noted that the organisation was only fighting for the rights of Nigerians and respect for the rule of law.
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AI recently condemned the proscription of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria and the arrest of Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Mr. Frank Mba, had in a statement said, “In furtherance of the efforts by the police at ensuring safety and security of life and property, the free flow of traffic and the protection of commerce and other economic activities, as well as a more coordinated handling of peaceful protest, the Inspector-General of Police M.A. Adamu, has restricted all forms of protests within the Federal Capital Territory to the Unity Fountain, Central Business District, Abuja.
“By this directive, intending protesters are requested to steer-clear of all critical national infrastructures especially the Three Arms Zone and other sensitive security areas.”
