Nigerian to Protest Against the Continual Stay of President Buhari in London

The Nigerian coalition have decided to protest at the Nigeria Federal Capital Territory, Abuja and London against the stay of President Buhari in London.
Report has it that the certain concerned group threatened and demand the return of the President to Nigeria or tender a resignation letter for the reason of his ailment.
NAIJ.com reported that they stated their resolution in a statement which read in part:
“In line with the provisions of Section 40 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria which guarantees the right to peaceful assembly, and in exercise of that right, we have therefore, written a letter to the Police and other relevant security agencies requesting for protection as we exercise our fundamental right as enshrined in the constitution.” Further to the statement, all participants were urged to convene at the stipulated venues before 9am in Abuja and before 11am in London. Once there, they have been advised to demand that the president returns to Nigeria, or resigns due to incapacitation. They further extended the invitation to other persons, stating: “We are inviting the general public, members of the press and Civil Society Organizations to our peaceful Daily Sit-Out that is scheduled to take place as follows; August 7th, 0900am at the Unity Fountain Abuja and August 7th, 11am at the Abuja House, London, United Kingdom.” 
NAIJ.com

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