INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (IJAHSS)
THE POSITION OF ISLAM ON PROTEST AND DEMONSTRATION: A NIGERIA SITUATION
E-ISSN: 2579-048X
P-ISSN: 6774-5001
DOI: https://iigdpublishers.com/article/312
The constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria is very clear on the permissibility of citizen to demonstrate and protest without hindrance from any quarters. Section forty of the 1999 constitution provide thus: Every person shall be entitled to assemble freely and associate with other persons and in particular, he may form or belong to any political party, trade union or any other association for the protection of his interest. Equally chapter 8, article 10 of African charter on human and peoples right, the public order act as explained by appeal court provide that, citizen no longer require police permit before they can freely assemble. It is the intention of this writing to discuss a primer precinct of Islamic teaching and reflection on the permissibility and or other wise of protect and demonstration. Suggestions and recommendations are given on protest according to Islamic methodology of engagement.
Gero Ahmad
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