President Muhammadu Buhari has warned against criminal elements hijacking protests across the country.
The President who noted that youths are entitled to a
peaceful protest in a meeting with the
Minister of Youths and Sports Development Mr Sunday Dare, vowed to
implement reforms he promised.
Speaking to state house correspondents after the meeting
with President Buhari, the Minister pleaded for more time to enable the federal
government implement some demands of the #EndSARS protesters as promised.
Dare said;
“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 for certain things”
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