The hall mark of democracy is free speech and free association. Implicit in this is the freedom of dissent or the right to protest against anything that the government has done or did not do as long as such protests are held in line with lawful conduct. When a government becomes intolerant of lawful
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Mazi Sam Ohuabunwa OFR
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