The Russian Embassy in Nigeria has issued a statement distancing themselves from protesters in the northern region who were seen carrying Russian flags during the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests.
The Embassy emphasized that they do not interfere in Nigeria’s internal affairs and that the protesters’ actions do not reflect any official Russian government policy.
According to News Central, some protesters were seen marching with Russian flags and chanting slogans, but the Embassy maintained that this was not done under their direction.
Russia has faced accusations of meddling in West African countries’ politics, but the Embassy stressed that they respect Nigerian democracy and peaceful demonstrations in accordance with Nigerian law. The statement condemned any potential disruptions or acts of violence resulting from the protests, emphasizing that the Russian government and officials are not involved or coordinating these activities.
The Embassy noted that the protesters’ actions were their own personal choices and did not reflect any official Russian policy.
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