June 15, 2026
By Gabriel Ewepu
Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has said that the alleged teargassing of Omoyele Sowore and other protesters on Democracy Day by security agents during a protest is a red flag for Nigeria’s democracy.
Speaking with Vanguard, Adeyanju described the alleged attack on Sowore and other protesters as “deeply concerning”, saying, “Democracy Day is intended to commemorate the sacrifices made by Nigerians in the struggle for civil liberties.”
“It is therefore troubling when citizens who are exercising their constitutional right to peaceful assembly are met with force. While security agencies have a duty to maintain public order, that responsibility must be exercised in a manner that respects fundamental rights.
