President Muhammadu Buhari has thrown his weight behind the
peaceful protest against police brutality and calls for institutional reform in
Nigeria.
The president, however, urged the youth not to allow
hoodlums to hijack the protests and also begged for more time to meet their
demands.
The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare,
on Monday, stated this after briefing the President on the ongoing protests
across the country.
Sunday Dare quoted the president while speaking with State
House correspondents after the meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
“Mr. President said the youths of this country have spoken
and he has heard and he has since gone to work for the youths of our country.
“The President promised that he will ensure that the reforms
he has promised are met, he will make sure that the reforms are long-lasting
and that the reforms will deliver for our country a police force that we will
be proud of.
“He appreciates the fact that they have brought the SARS
issues to the fore through their peaceful protest.
“He recognises the fact that they have called upon the
government to do what is necessary and that as the President and a father, he
will make sure that the demands as put forward are met.
“The President said that as far as he is concerned, it’s
important to allow the younger generation to exercise the freedom to protest
and make sure that such protest is in a peaceful manner.
“He said that part of the demands that were made is to make
sure that those protesting are protected and that any police officer that has
in one way or the other attacked any protesters be brought to book.
“So the President thinks it’s a fundamental right, he thinks
so long as the protest is peaceful and focused.
“He believes that the youths of this country have the right
to demand certain things,” Sunday Dare said
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