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Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria have charged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to come clean over the controversy surrounding the recent tenure extension of the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. The CSOs include RULAAC – Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre; Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA Resource Centre); Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED); Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD); African Centre for Media & Information Literacy (AFRICMIL) and Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC).

Abuja, Nigeria: In light of recent events and ongoing discussions surrounding the appropriateness of citizens expressing their dissatisfaction with government policies and actions, we, the undersigned civil society organisations, are compelled to reaffirm the fundamental right of citizens to peaceful protest as a fundamental pillar of democratic governance. This right is a cornerstone of any democratic society and a critical means for citizens to express their dissatisfaction, demand accountability, and advocate for change.

Local activists and civil society organisations want the Nigerian government and security agencies to allow citizens who are dissatisfied with government policies to protest peacefully. The 37 civil society groups said peaceful protest is fundamental to democratic governance and that this right is a cornerstone of any democratic society and a critical means for citizens to express their dissatisfaction, demand accountability, and advocate for change.

As a broad coalition of civil society organisations, we call on the Federal Government of Nigeria to publish its $50 million settlement with Glencore International A.G. and ensure these funds are used transparently to benefit communities harmed by corruption.

The 21st Century Community Empowerment for Youth and Women Initiative (CEYWI) has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the immediate suspension and investigation of Ms. Halima Shehu, the National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme.

CEYWI, an organization that serves as a platform for good governance and societal development, through policy advocacy for inclusive participation and people oriented research towards sustainable peace and development signed grant agreement with UNSCAR to implement project in 5 West Africa Countries of Burkina Faso; Ghana; Guinea Bissau; Nigeria and Senegal with duration of 12 months.