Breaking: Russia disowns Nigerian protest
The Russian Embassy in Nigeria has issued a statement denying any involvement in the recent protests in northern Nigeria.
The protests, part of the #EndBadGovernance movement, saw some demonstrators carrying Russian flags and chanting slogans in support of President Putin, while others held placards with various messages.
This raised concerns about potential external interference in Nigeria’s domestic affairs.
However, the Russian Embassy clarified on Monday that the protesters’ actions do not reflect any official policy or viewpoint of the Russian government.
The embassy emphasised Russia’s commitment to non-interference in the internal affairs of other nations, including Nigeria, and reassured that it respects the sovereignty of the country.
The Nation quoted the Russian government as saying: “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.
