Russia backs Nigerians’ right to protest but says it has no interest in country’s politics
Politics tamfitronics Against the backdrop of some EndBadGovernance protesters hoisting Russia flags in Nigeriathe Eastern European country, says it has no interest in interfering with the governance of Nigeria, while noting that the people have the right to protest.The Russian Embassy in Nigeria in a statement on Monday, said it has “noted reports in the Nigerian media and the circulation of videos and images in digital media depicting protesters in northern states carrying Russian flags and chanting slogans to Russian President Vladimir Putin.“The Government of the Russian Federation, as well as any Russian officials, are not involved in these activities and do not coordinate them in any way,” the Embassy added.News continues after this AdvertisementVideos on social media show hundreds of protesters in many northern states flying Russian flags while shouting pro-Kremlin slogans during the...
