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Protest: Foreign flag display, affront to national dignity — Coalition

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The coalition of civil society groups in Zamfara State, under the umbrella of Zamfara Indigene Enlightenment Forum (ZIEF) has called on the Federal Government to investigate, identify and prosecute those responsible for displaying foreign flags during the hunger protest.

The Forum disclosed that Displaying foreign flags is an affront to national dignity and autonomy.

In a statement issued on Friday in Gusau, the Coordinator Zamfara Indigene Enlightenment Forum (ZIEF) Tanimu Abdullahi said they observed a lot of foreign interference by foreign governments and their agents in Nigeria’s domestic affairs.

“This issue crucial and is of national significance. Hence, there is the need for the Federal Government of Nigeria to take decisive action against foreign interference in our internal affairs.

“During the nationwide protest, which was intended to address critical domestic issues and express the collective voice of Nigerian citizens, a small fraction of Nigerians colluded with foreigners to display foreign flags.

“This act not only undermines the unity and sovereignty of Nigeria but also raises serious questions about the motives and affiliations of those involved.

“We urge the federal government to take decisive action against those responsible for this provocative, unpatriotic and divisive act to prevent its future occurrence.”

The statement further reads in parts, “The displaying foreign flags during a national protest send a troubling message about the commitment of certain individuals to Nigeria’s sovereignty and collective progress.

“ZIEF believes that displaying foreign flags during national protest is lack of patriotism or allegiance to the country.

“ZIEF calls on the federal government to Investigate the incident by conducting a thorough investigation to identify and prosecute those responsible for displaying foreign flags during the protest.

“ZIEF believes that displaying foreign flags was an attempt to undermine national sovereignty which suggest that some individuals or groups do not fully support the country’s independence and governance structures. This is an affront to national dignity and autonomy.”

 

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