President Bola Tinubu has admitted that protest is part of democracy but insisted that such protest must be peaceful.
The President, who received in audience today, July 26, the new United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Richard Mills Jr., stressed that no government would allow people to hide under the democratic value of protest to turn protest into violence.
“Protests are a democratic right, but they should not result in the destruction of lives and property.”
Tinubu highlighted the long-standing relationship between Nigeria and the US, with emphasis on shared democratic values.
“Our relationship with America is rich. We believe in democracy and freedom.
This was even as Ambassador Mills reaffirmed US support for Nigeria’s democracy and pledged to enhance cooperation in areas such as cybercrimes.
He announced a special office at the Embassy to collaborate with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
President Tinubu also received Letters of Credence from the High Commissioners of Malaysia and Botswana, discussing opportunities to improve trade and cultural ties.
