Group protests foreign encroachment

By Musa Odoshimokhe

Concerned Progressives has staged a protest at Freedom Park, Lagos to decry the alleged involvement of Iran and the Amnesty International to cause unrest in Nigeria.

Speaking on behalf of the protesters, Mrs Josephine Okpara called on Nigerians to be watchful of the machination.

She said appropriate agencies of government should take every step to ensure the protection of the country.

According to her speech: “Wake up Lagos, Wake up Nigeria, Wake up before it is too late,” said the appropriate authorities had to be proactive to nip in the bud the machination of agents of instability.

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She said: “As we know, this is not the first time some foreign countries have been conspiring against Nigeria. They have attempted it severally and have failed. But this time around, they have redoubled their efforts to see to the success of this campaign spearheaded wholly by the Government of Iran.

“We wish to inform Nigerians that the Government of Iran has enlisted the support of Amnesty International (AI) the cash and carry human rights organization to lead a deadly propaganda campaign against Nigeria.

“In light of the revealing circumstances, it is evident that Nigeria has to take its destiny into its hands to ensure that all Iranian interests in Nigeria leave the country in the interest of peace and tranquility.

“We have tolerated their excesses in times past. However, this time around, we are saying enough is enough for their unwholesome meddling in our affairs as a sovereign nation, and this is the message we are passing in unequivocal terms.”

She urged government not to relent in the fight against agents of destabilisation, noting that it is the battle for the soul of Nigeria.

“Nigerians would unite against terrorism, and Amnesty International and their paymasters should look elsewhere for the implementation of their ungodly trade because Nigeria is not fit for their purpose.

We refuse to be a part of a terrorist country whose only desire is to see people die and perish. That would not be allowed to happen in Nigeria because Nigeria belongs to Nigerian and not Iranians.”