Ex-Presidential Candidate Lauds Nigerian Youths On #EndSARS

16 October, 2020

Ex-Presidential Candidate, Funmilayo-Adesanya-Davies, a lecturer lauds Nigerian Youths on #EndSARS peace protests in Lagos and all over the 36 states of the Country. She has lent support to the voice of the Youths in Nigeria, speaking to a group of students, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, yesterday, on her 58th birthday, 15th October, 2020; says "Nigerian Youths have really tried up to-date, commending their effort, drive and patience, with the Buhari APC government."

I am proud of Nigerian Youths. Proud of ya! Yes!! Ya All!!! May I state that, "The administration of the peaceful protest is quite commendable, she noted. The peaceful walking, singing and dancing, chanting, praying, cleaning and eating - The nonviolent resistance (NVR), or non-violent action, is the practice of achieving goals such as social change through symbolic protests, civil disobedience, economic or political non-cooperation, satyagraha, or other methods, while being nonviolent, and it's well conceived. Please keep it up, only in that spirit and mode of conduct.

A day ago, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor E. A. Adeboye has also said, he supports the peaceful #EndSARS protests, "as the protesters speak up against police brutality." Pastor Adeboye made this known in a statement on Wednesday evening after protests continued around the country. "He urged young Nigerians to comport themselves orderly across the country and express themselves within the confines of the law."

“The Redeemed Christian Church of God identifies with Nigerians presently protesting against brutality and the abuse of power by the very institution established to protect them", the Church said. The Church said, "it understands and appreciates the concerns of Nigerian youths and urges for an immediate end to police brutality across the country." It added, "that it still notes the responsibility of the Police in maintaining law and order and urges for the Police to align its strategies with the needs of the people. And “The Church welcomes the disbandment of the SARS, and notes the establishment of a new outfit called the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) but advises that it should not be a case of old wine in a new bottle.”

The EndSARS Protest flutterwave opens fund to support protesters, as staff donates N2 million; but #EndSARS has killed above ten (10) persons again, by Nigerian Police since start of protests – reports Amnesty International. Also, TheNigeriaLawyer recalls, "that some of the #EndSARS protesters were attacked by thugs in Lagos and Abuja on Wednesday while about seven vehicles were vandalized at the Berger roundabout, Wuse, Abuja."

According to Prof. Adesanya-Davies, the demands of the Nigerian Youths in #EndSARS are noteworthy, l have tried to observe and take note of the youths' list as listed on the social media, among others, they include:

EndSARS: LIST OF WHAT NIGERIAN YOUTHS WANT FROM THE GOVERNMENT:

1. ENDSARS
2. SACK SECURITY CHIEFS
3. IMPROVE SECURITY
4. REDUCE PETROL PUMP PRICE
5. REDUCE PHCN BILL
6. CREATE JOBS
7. STOP BANDITRY AND HERDSMEN
8. INCLUSIVE GOVERNMENT WITH 50% YOUTHS
9. END ASUU STRIKE
   10 POLITICIANS SHOULD BE PLACED ON MINIMUM WAGE
   11.ELECTORAL REFORMS
   (A) A Complete migration to a 100% Electronic Voting)
   B) A President must have at least First University Degree)
10. STRIP EX-GOVERNORS OF ALL BENEFITS AFTER OFFICE
11. End Insecurity in Northern Nigeria.
12. End boko Haram insurgent in Nigeria totally.
13. End Recruitment of "Repentant Boko Haram"
    into Nigerian Security outfits.
14. Increase salaries of all security outfits, teachers and doctors/medical and paramedics.
15. Stop external borrowing ….
16. Ensure refineries are working.
17. Start fully the use of alternative power source, as solar, water, etc.
18. End corruption in Nigeria completely, and prosecute all corrupt leaders and perpetrators.
19. Account for what happened to all Abacha loot that was brought back to this country, how did they share the money or what happened to the money?
20. Government should immediately form social system like Europe and America.
21. Probe the woman Mrs. Minister of Humanitarian, for spending such huge amount that she claim she used in feeding school children.
22. We need a brand new Nigeria!
23. Give the Nigerian Youths the opportunity to to contribute to governance.

EndSARS: CLEAN ROAD TO A NEW NIGERIA

EndBadGovernance

EndPovertyNow

NigerianLivesMatter

EndCorruption

EndVoteBuying

EndAllNonsense

EndInsecurity

EndRRBH

End Recruitment of "Repentant Boko Haram".

Enough is Enough! Enough is Enough!!Enough is Enough!!!
As they added: "Add yours and make the list specific and let it trend!!!"

In closing, Princess Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies positively remarks that, "the Military threatens to deal with thugs disrupting Peaceful Protests yesterday, October 15, 2020. This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday by Major General John Enenche, Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, noting that, "the military and other security agencies will not condone such disruptions."

In the statement titled, “Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies assured Nigerians of their safety and stability of the nation, warn against violent protests in the country”. He stated, "that the military is committed to ensuring that people are not subjected to unwarranted attacks." And “The Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies have observed with dismay some violence-related protests across the country, particularly the increasing number of attacks on peaceful protesters by thugs and miscreants."

Furthermore, he says: “This unfolding event against peace-loving Nigerians will not be condoned. Hence, thugs and miscreants are hereby warned to desist from engaging in violent activities against peaceful Nigerians henceforth, or face appropriate measures.” Meanwhile, the citizens were assured of their safety and urged to go about their lawful activities stressing that, “the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies are on ground for their safety.”

He added, “In clear terms, any attempt to undermine the democracy of our beloved nation under any cover will not be allowed,” the DHQ warned. Again, while addressing Defence correspondents during the weekly briefing on ongoing security operations on Thursday, he had condemned the attempts by some hoodlums to provoke the protesters."

The protest has been international in its scope, by Nigerian Youths all over diaspora - UK in London, Johannesburg, in South Africa, etc. This is quite history!

Reference
https://thenigerialawyer.com/endsars-military-threatens-to-deal-with-thugs-disrupting-peaceful-protests/

https://nairametrics.com/2020/10/15/endsars-i-support-the-youths-in-this-peaceful-protests-adeboye/

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