Russian Embassy in Nigeria, on Monday denied involved of the Russian Government in incidents of flag hoisting by some protesters in parts of the northern States.
The Embassy stated that Russia was is not involved and does not coordinate the activities of those waving its flags during the #EndBadGovernance protests in Nigeria.
Recall that pictures and videos of some protesters in some States in the northern part of the country were seen carrying flags that belong to other nations, including Russia.
The nationwide hunger protest tagged #EndBadGovernance, began on August 1. It is slated to last for ten days by the organizers.
However, five days into the protest, some demonstrators were seen waving the Russian and Chinese flags. They were also heard chanting slogans demanding the removal of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as President of Nigeria.
Following the grievous weight of hoisting a foreign flag in the country, the Federal Government on Monday said the protesters have committed treason.
FG, therefore, warned that it will not tolerate calls for coups or protesters waving foreign flags.
The Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa said flying foreign flags by protesters is a “treasonable offence. He warned that the act will be viewed and treated as such.”
However, the Russian Government through its Embassy in Abuja, on Monday exonerated Russia.
The Embassy said, “The Government of the Russian Federation as well as any Russian officials are not involved in these activities. And do not coordinate them in any way.
“As always, we emphasize that Russia does not interfere in the domestic affairs of foreign states, including Nigeria. These intentions of some protesters to wave Russian flags are personal choices of individuals. And they do not reflect any official position or policy of the Russian Government on the issue.”
source: Premium Times
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