The pan-Yoruba socio-cultural and socio-political organization, Afenifere, has condemned the clamour for military coup by some Nigerians.
In a statement issued by the organisation’s National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Jare Ajayi, Afenifere asserted that the country’s democratic dispensation “should not be sacrificed or truncated for any reason”.
Afenifere’s denunciation came on the heels of the clamour for coup by some Nigerians who participated in the just-concluded hunger protests.
DAILY POST reports that the protesters who were flying Russian flags agitated for military rule in the country.
Reacting, the pan-Yoruba organization stated, “While democracy might not yet avail us the best that we desire and deserve, it is still the best in our current situation because of its inherent characteristics of making the people the custodians of political mandate. Its elasticity nature allows various tendencies to operate – as long as they do so within the ambit of the law.
“This is a far cry from what is obtainable under a military government. So, let us give it a chance”.
Afenifere spokesman further called on Nigerians, especially youths, to be watchful stating that some persons used the protests to advance personal causes.
These include reports that N4 billion was raised as donations for the protests.