In a recent statement, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) alleged that the fainting episodes displayed by #EndBadGovernance protesters in court were orchestrated to garner public attention and sympathy. According to the IGP, these actions were intended to manipulate public perception and shift focus toward the detained protesters’ plight.
The #EndBadGovernance movement has seen a series of protests over governance issues, often met with legal actions and arrests. The incident in question reportedly took place during the court proceedings, where multiple protesters allegedly fainted, drawing significant media coverage.
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Authorities have expressed concerns over what they claim to be an increasing trend of “staged events” aimed at swaying public opinion. The police continue to hold that all actions taken were within the bounds of the law, urging the public to focus on factual accounts as the legal process unfolds.
Public reactions are mixed, with some dismissing the IGP’s claims as unfounded, while others call for transparent investigations into both the protests and alleged misconduct on both sides.
