Human rights lawyer and activist Maxwell Opara has strongly condemned the Nigerian government over its handling of the ongoing protests demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Speaking during an interview on TV Platinum, Opara faulted the use of force by security operatives and urged authorities to engage with citizens through dialogue rather than intimidation.
He expressed deep frustration at the government’s disregard for the people’s suffering and the continued oppression of peaceful demonstrators. According to him, citizens have the right to express themselves without fear of violence or persecution. It was during his emotional statement that Opara declared, “You can kill all of us, no problem. Highest after 4 years, another president will come.”
Opara’s remark, he explained, symbolized the growing anger among Nigerians who feel abandoned by those in power. He said the people were no longer afraid to speak truth to authority, insisting that no government could silence an entire nation demanding justice and fairness. The lawyer emphasized that Nigerians have suffered from bad governance, corruption, and economic hardship for too long, and that the government must take responsibility instead of blaming or attacking its citizens.
He accused security agencies of acting against their constitutional duty by brutalizing peaceful protesters and shielding corrupt leaders. Opara also criticized the judiciary, saying many judges and lawyers have failed to stand for truth, thereby allowing injustice to persist in the country. He urged President Bola Tinubu to listen to the voice of the people, warning that oppression would only lead to greater unrest if not addressed.
Concluding his remarks, Opara said Nigerians deserve better leadership, justice, and equal opportunities. He called on all citizens to remain united in the struggle for freedom, justice, and good governance, adding that no government can continue to suppress the will of the people forever. See, More, Here>>>
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