Russian Embassy in Nigeria has said Russia is not involved and does not coordinate the activities of those waving its flags during the #EndBadGovernance protests in Nigeria.
The #EndBadGovernance protests which began on 1 August, had continued , with some demonstrators waving the Russian flag and chanting slogans demanding the removal of President Bola Tinubu as they marched on major streets in parts of northern Nigeria.
In a statement issued by the Russian embassy said, “The Government of the Russian Federation as well as any Russian officials are not involved and was not part of the coordination them in any way.
It states that Russia does not interfere in the domestic affairs of foreign states, including Nigeria.
The intentions of some protesters to wave Russian flags was their individual choice , and that it does not reflect any official position or policy of the Russian Government .
The #Endbadgovernance protesters are Nigerians expressing their grievances on the high cost of living, food shortages, and government mismanagement. Many marchers called on President Tinubu to address systemic corruption and reverse controversial economic reforms .
Cull / Premium Times
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