By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja
ABUJA — A coalition of concerned Nigerians and civil society organisations on Tuesday staged a protest at the National Assembly, calling on the Senate to suspend the confirmation of Professor Fashino Abayomi’s ambassadorial nomination.
The protesters urged the upper chamber to delay consideration of the nomination, arguing that it should await the resolution of issues they said were already before the courts.
Speaking during the protest, lawyer and activist Amira Adeyemo said the demonstration was aimed at safeguarding Nigeria’s international image and strengthening public confidence in public institutions.
She said the group was appealing to the Senate to exercise caution in handling the nomination.
