Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheik Dr. Ahmad Gumi, addressed the evolving landscape of protests in Nigeria. He noted the contrast between the 2015 protests led by Muhammadu Buhari and other APC officials criticizing the previous government, which was considered legal, and the current legality issues surrounding protests.
Gumi expressed optimism for upcoming protests to proceed peacefully, urging the government to heed the language of protest with a positive response.
He also expressed hope for peaceful protests in the future, emphasizing the importance of the government's responsiveness to the grievances voiced through such demonstrations.
By calling for a constructive dialogue between the authorities and protesters, Gumi implied that peaceful protests should be acknowledged as a legitimate form of expression.
According to Sahara Reporters, Gumi said, "In 2015, Muhammadu Buhari and other top All Progressives Congress (APC) officials came out to protest that the previous government had spoiled Nigeria. Then, protest was legal but now it's illegal
"God willing, the protest will proceed peacefully, and the government must understand and respond positively to the language of protest."