Dele Momodu speaks on danger of faceless people leading protest

The publisher of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu has said it is risky for faceless people to lead protests in any country.

Dele Momodu, the former director of strategic communication of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign council in the 2023 election, said this while reacting to the planned nationwide protests over hunger and economic hardship in the country.

The journalist-turned-politician said that everyone has the right to protest as long as they don’t cause trouble.

Momodu stated this via his X handle @DeleMomodu on Wednesday, July 24.

He also said that it was the government’s job to keep people safe and protect their property.

He wrote: “I have 46 years’ experience in protests, since 1978 at the University of Ife. There’s nothing riskier for a nation than faceless people or a mob leading protests. It is the right of everyone to protest but not the right of anyone to cause mayhem… And government has the right to protect lives and properties…” 

"I have 46 years experience in protests, since 1978 at the University of Ife. There's nothing riskier for a nation than faceless people or a mob leading protests. It is the right of everyone to protest but not the right of anyone to cause mayhem… And government has the right to… pic.twitter.com/B3FQ5w5Vij

— Dele Momodu Ovation (@DeleMomodu) July 24, 2024