Rights activists protest against alleged abuse of power by PDP, APC

Activist with coffins protecting against high school fees in Lagos state University (LASU)and

 the strike by Academic Staff Union of Universities….. Yesterday.

 

 

 

HUMAN rights activists yesterday in Lagos protested against abuse of power in the country with mock coffins. They warned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC) to make urgent changes within seven days or be buried forever.
   National Coordinator, Concerned Human Rights Nigeria, Comrade Declan Ihekaire, said, “Today, we are gathered to showcase two caskets depicting the wickedness of those in them against the masses.”

   Their anger, Ihekaire said, was directed at the ruling Peoples Democratic Party and the newly registered All Progressives Congress.

   “One casket is for PDP while the second is for ACN, now APC,” Ihekaire said.
   The activists gave PDP seven days to find solution to demands by members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), who have been on strike for the past two months. They also warned the APC-controlled Lagos State to reduce high school fees at the Lagos State University (LASU).
   The rights crusaders said there was too much corruption, mismanagement and theft in the land, adding that they cannot keep quiet while the country is collapsing. They also called for a renewed and strong fight against corruption.

By Adeniyi Idowu Adunola