- Peter Obi has expressed concern over the nationwide protest that will be held in the 36 states of the federation on August 1
- The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in last year’s election noted that the 1999 constitution supported protest
- Obi urged Nigerians to avoid actions that could disrupt the nation’s progress, saying even though protest is legitimate, the Nigerian constitution provides freedom of expression but not destruction
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
Peter Obi, the flagbearer of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 presidential election, supported the planned nationwide protest over the current economic hardship.