In a recent video on Channels Television, a visibly agitated protester in Abuja voiced deep frustration on Monday as demonstrators gathered to express discontent with recent government actions, particularly the enforcement of the Cybercrime Act. The protester, whose identity remains undisclosed, stood boldly in front of the crowd near the National Assembly complex, denouncing what he described as a violation of democratic principles.
He emphasized that the demonstration was not an invasion or disruption but a legitimate attempt by citizens to engage with their elected representatives. According to him, those in power were voted into office by the people and should be willing to listen to their concerns—especially on laws like the Cybercrime Act, which many critics claim is being used to suppress free speech.
The protester called out what he saw as the government’s attempt to restrict democratic participation and likened Nigeria’s democracy to that of the United States, highlighting that citizens have the right to peacefully assemble and demand accountability.
According to him, “But what we want to say is that we are not invading the legacy. We want to stay in front and ask the people we voted for to come and address us. We want to send them to the National Assembly over the Cybercrime Act. So, policeman, you cannot prevent us from accessing our democracy. Our democracy doesn’t consist of that—our democracy is like the democracy of the United States.”
