Activist lawyer, Femi Falana, has accused those brandishing Russian flag and calling for the ousting of President Bola Tinubu’s administration of committing treason.
Falana warned those behind the act to desist because brandishing Russian flag during protest was an abuse of constitutional rights.
Addressing newsmen on Monday, the lawyer said protesters have the right to peaceful protest within the ambit of the law.
According to Falana: “Accordingly, the right to protest is required to be exercised peacefully within the ambit of the law.
“While we have supported the right of the #endbadgovernance protesters, we have a patriotic duty to call on them to distance themselves from the undemocratic forces who have taken advantage of the peaceful protests to engage in violence or campaign for another military coup in the country.
“It has become necessary to point out that calling for a military coup or waving the flag of Russia, a country that is noted for supporting unconstitutional change of government in Africa, constitutes a gross abuse of the constitutional right to protest against the Government of Nigeria.
“The legitimate protests against hardship in the land should not be turned into a campaign for unconstitutional change of government.
“Therefore, those who are involved in the illegal campaign for another military rule are advised to stop it forthwith. Otherwise, they may be accused of engaging in the offence of treasonable felony in contravention of section 41 of the Criminal Code Act.”
