His comments follow reports of protesters engaging in scuffles with law enforcement during a demonstration organised by Democracy Hub, which led to arrests and subsequent detention.
Speaking in an interview with TV3 on Saturday, 28th September, Dr Ayine emphasised that while the right to protest is protected under the constitution, violence should never be part of such activities.
He stressed that peaceful demonstrations are an essential component of democracy, but the actions of some protesters who resorted to violence undermine the cause they are advocating for.
According to him, such behaviour only escalates tensions and complicates the relationship between citizens and law enforcement. "The blocking of traffic is something that is condemnable, the attempt to engage in fisticuffs with police is something that we should condemn.