 Well, welcome back. It is the last lap on our Democracy Day special. Yes, as we celebrate what's Nigerians in Nigeria and outside Nigeria. Yes, I mean Nigerians outside Nigeria have been getting messages from those who leave outside Nigeria. Don't forget, be part of the conversation on social media. We're on Instagram. We're on YouTube. We're on Facebook. And of course you can send us a WhatsApp message. The numbers are on your screen. Let me just quickly read some of the messages that we have got quickly before we go on to the protests that have been taking place across the country. Here, this person is Adebola from Lega Says. Women become political leaders, elected policy makers or civil society activists. Why does the world need more women involved in all aspects of the political process? Women's political participation results in tangible gains for democracy, including greater responsiveness to citizens' need, increased co-operation across party and ethnic lines, and a more sustainable future. Women should rightly have a choice in politics. Adebola puts it succinctly. Quite interesting. We saw quite more messages when we were talking about other issues we discussed earlier. Yes, of course. This one says there should be severe punishment for every political appointee derailing from his duties in office be it a youth, woman, etc. It should be added to our constitution. I think he was responding to the rule of law. And then finally, I think it's a she, she says, because when you know that there are rules and punishments awaiting you when you misbehave, then you will comply. Do we adopt the China policy in this regard? Interesting. You remember that conversation that if we could adopt China policy by banning Twitter, let's also use it for political leaders who are corrupt. Let's get them gulliteen. Chicken is good for the hen. Exactly. Okay, but it's been quite interesting. But you know what? Something unfortunate has been happening. I use the word unfortunate because we thought we shouldn't be stifled. People shouldn't be stopped from expressing their fundamental human rights. On such a day like this, we call democracy day. And people are being arrested for protesting. And you know the argument has always been that do you need police permit? And there is a court judgment that says all you need is to inform the police. Cairdi, I'm sorry. We do not need a court judgment. Our constitution clearly states in black and white. You know the court rested on the constitution. The court made up renownment based on the constitution. The constitutional court on this matter. It is our right. We have a right. If we are really having a democracy, we're operating a democratic system of governance, that is our only tool to demand for the dividends of that same democracy that we tout out. If you want to look at it holistically, if you look at the whole idea, if you want to protest and say that we call it a democracy day and we are not having a sense of democracy, that protest is very germane. But I think some people went too far in their demands. They are saying, Bwari must go. Bwari should do this. Excuse me. What I mean is, what I mean is, as much as they have the right to do that, what the judgment says is that inform the police. The police said they were not informed. I'm not speaking for the police now. If police says you've not informed us, the reason for that, it should be understood. The reason for that is, when you inform the police, they can control if there is any nuisance value to people who are moving post peacefully on the road. They can guide them. They can even protect the protesters. However, the fear is the police are not even making an attempt to protect the protesters, but they are harassing the protesters. Baba, you have answered the question. You asked it and you answered it. No, no, no. I'm saying there should be a check. We shouldn't just leave the streets for the protesters. I will tell you on my way to the studio this morning. There were policemen at the lekyto, and they were obviously there pre-empting this protest. So did we have pressmen also as early as 8am. The police officers know that their duty, their number one duty, is to protect. We do not need to inform the police on their responsibilities as police officers, law enforcement. Now the problem with Nigeria is that this same police would tell you that they are not aware. They have heard. They have seen stories. They have seen the news. These young people on the news granting press briefings. And they are still telling you that they have no idea that there's going to be a protest. Maria. But then you say, hold on, hold on. You are in an office. You are in an office. I will tell you that you are not informed me if you don't write to me. Hold on. I do not walk in that office. I do not walk with the police. I am a citizen of this country. Exactly. I have every right to protest peacefully on the line of the word. Now when it becomes violent is when those peaceful protesters are obstructed or arrested. Remember what happened a few months ago? Remember what happened a few weeks, a few months ago when people attempted again to protest because of the judicial committee that was put together for the leki talk. They were arrested. People were just walking by. Completely wrong. The reason why peaceful protests become very violent, if people want to protest, let them, watch them. They protest quietly, they move and they will be tired. They will go home but have they sent the message across? Yes. Why try to obstruct them if you have no skeletons in your cupboard? Agree. Just listen and listen again. The point is whatever the situation is, you just write to them. I listened to Femifalan a few hours ago before we started this program and he said that police agreed that police should be informed, not seeking their permission. He wasn't sure whether the protesters wrote to the police. That's the point I'm making, that let's just write to them. That is even a good way to tell them that, excuse me, don't stop us from protesting. Don't stop us from doing what we want to do. You need to tell the police the movement you're going to take. Mary Ann, there could be some miscreants among them. There are miscreants everywhere. There are opportunities everywhere. Innocent women who are working on the roads. I mean, look at what's happening with the insecurity in the country. There are people who are taking advantage of the fact that the country isn't secure. To stalk the fire, this is where again the police comes in. We intel doing their job as they should and not trying to play a script. That was sent from some place. Anyway, quickly, Sheriff has urged the federal government to immediately release all protesters. Sheriff says protests is legal and that it plans to fight to keep it that way. Exactly. There is no two way about it. It is democracy. We must allow the office of the citizens to have a say. Protesters in New York state are not being arrested by the police. That must be coming from the police. The governor of your state, Shea Imakide, was on the street. Interesting. Protesters making way for him. Let's hope this is not just a political move, but whichever way it is, it's duty to join the protesters. We as Nigerians deserve a right to call our governors, our House of Rep members, our president to the table and say, sir, we gave you the opportunity to lead us. But then we think that you have to rail. You have to be accountable to us. Please give us your blueprint of where you're taking us to. And if we think that you're not going the right direction, sir, please can we reroute? It's not a problem. Well, I want to thank everybody for being part of this conversation. Don't forget, you can follow us on all our social platforms, on Instagram, on Facebook, on our YouTube. It's plus TV Africa and of course plus TV Africa lifestyle. Enjoy all of our programs. Give us feedback on our shows. Give us feedback on channel 408 DSTV for those who are watching us online. Enjoy the rest of our programs. It's been a pleasure. Enjoy your American Sea Day. And let's hope that Nigeria will be great. I am Mariana Cohn. And of course I am Kayo de Lade, and it's been a wonderful time. See you next time. Have a good afternoon.