Russia Reacts To Nigerian Protesters Waving Its Flags, Amid #EndBadGovernance Protest

The Russian Federation through its Embassy in Nigeria, has denied being involved in the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests.

 

Russia was reacting to the wielding of Russian flags and the chanting of slogans in support of President Vladimir Putin by some protesters in northern Nigeria.

 

 

The Embassy in a statement on Monday, said Russia respected Nigerian democracy and not meddle in the country’s internal affairs.

 

The statement said: “The Embassy has noted the reports in Nigerian media and the circulation of videos and images in digital media depicting protesters in northern states of the country carrying Russian flags and chanting slogans to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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“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.

 

“As always, we emphasize that Russia does not interfere in the domestic affairs of foreign states, including Nigeria. These intentions of some protesters to wave Russian flags are personal choices of individuals, and they do not reflect any official position or policy of the Russian Government in the issue.

 

 

“We respect Nigerian democracy and believe that peaceful demonstrations in conformity with the Nigerian law are a manifestation of democracy. However, should these events lead to any disruptions or acts of violence we strictly condemn them.”

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