Muhammadu Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Nigerian
youths participating in the ongoing #EndSARS
protests to leave the streets for the negotiation
table.
This was contained in a statement by his Senior
Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba
Shehu on Sunday.
Buhari was reportedly represented by the Minister
of the Federal Capital Territory, Muhammad Bello,
at the maiden National Youth Day program which
held at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The statement was titled “President Buhari to
Nigeria youths: End street protests, dialogue with
government on police reforms.”
The President expressed that the youths should
realize protesting on the street cannot last forever.
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Buhari said, “You must realize that protests cannot
last indefinitely. My government will not lift a
hand to stop or suppress you.
“However, the fact of the matter is that other
forces and actors will seek to take over your
protests that they may redirect them in ways you
did not intend and perhaps do not agree with.
“Every successful protest movement the world
over has understood that there comes a time
when activity must move from the street to the
negotiation table. That time for you has come. Do
not be afraid of this reality. You should welcome
it.
“It is important that we all strive to use this
moment constructively. Too many people have
already sacrificed too dearly. It is our duty to use
this fateful situation to move ourselves to a more
just and caring society.
“As youths, you have a nation and a future to
build. My government will always be your faithful
partner in this essential and patriotic endeavour.”
Buhari also reiterated his position that it is wrong
to use violence to disperse peaceful protesters.
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