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Dialogue, Not Force

The ongoing #EndSARS protests by Nigerian youths have continued in many cities of the country despite the government’s swift response to their initial demands. It is clear that the disbandment of the dreaded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and subsequent replacement with the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) has not assuaged the demands of the youths, who have consistently trooped out on the streets in rain and sunshine, even at nights, to show their dissatisfaction with the solution offered by government to their demands. The issues are clearly more fundamental than the replacement of one police unit with another. The youths, and indeed most well-meaning Nigerians, are calling for justice for the individuals and families affected by the brutality of the policemen attached to the disbanded SARS unit. They are also using the protest to bring to the fore the systemic failures which have led to widespread corruption, lack of ability and massive youth unemployment, among other ills.

A BBC News report on 15th October insinuated that the Nigerian Army may be deployed to quell the protests by force. This is very disturbing and we hope it does not happen. Such a measure, if adopted, can only lead to injuries and possible deaths, and an escalation of the protests. It has the tendency of turning the largely peaceful protests into a violent one.

We therefore urge the Federal Government to toe the line of engagement in dialogue, listening to the demands of the youth and other well-meaning Nigerians. We commend the government for acceding to the demands of the youth. Now, the whole country looks forward to practical steps that would be taken to implement them. We believe that a sincere and transparent response to the demands of the young people would go a long way in resolving the present ime. The youths, on their part, must continue to go about their protests peacefully and not allow themselves to be led into any act of violence, no matter how small. We must all that the whole world is watching us to see how we handle this situation. We, therefore, call for dialogue and mutual understanding in addressing the situation at hand for the benefit of our young people and the future of our country.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3416004618482964&id=460913837325405

The youths, and indeed most well-meaning Nigerians, are calling for justice for the individuals and families affected by the brutality of the policemen attached to the disbanded SARS unit. They are also using the protest to bring to the fore the systemic failures which have led to widespread corruption, lack of ability and massive youth unemployment, among other ills.

Make them try use force and see as he go take backfire nah

I’m sure the Federal Government is wise enough to realize that using force won’t make things die down easily

Thank you Archbishop Alfred Adewale Martins for standing for justice and fairness, at this time when many pastors have remained silent to the cries of the youth.

Hopefully the FG would be sensible enough to take your advice.

Nice one from the Archbishop.

Abeg, We are still moving...
Senators and all corrupt politicians in Nigeria,
Past and present,
APC or PDP.
NRC or SDP or APGA.
We are still coming for all of you,
Be ready......

For some fools and political party animals that think this protest is about one political party,
No, you are wrong.
The foundation of this nation has been destroyed for over 60 years now.
Now is the time to take it back.
We have been sitting on a time bomb few years into this Dem-all-Crazy since 1999.
We will visit all politicians that looted our past and future one by one.
They will all vomit the future they looted and chop anyhow.
Na turn by turn, Wait for your turn.
Naija youths ti take over

#NigeriaMustBeGreat

Old corrupt leaders have destroyed the country, they have made the best brains to run to other countries and become second class citizens, Nigeria is the only country we have, the youths are taking it back from rogues in power!
We have been sleeping for too long but now we’re awake! There’s no going back, we move!

#RestructureNigeriaNow
#EndPoliceBrutality
#EndUnemployment
#BuhariResign
#EndCorruption
#StopSenators29MillionSalary
#EndElectricityHike
#EndFuelHike
#EndBadGovernance

Bubu get coconut head, he no Dey hear word

.

Something big is about to happen in this country.

All past and present leaders alive will face the consequences.

Beware, Nigeria youths have Risen

If them born Buhari we'll make him use force on the protesters, he and Buratai should be ready to welcome what happened to Mohamed Morsi. The international community is also watching

They won't. Na just shakara!! With the presence of professor Yemi osinbajo in the government affairs and as an erudite in law. He'll be there to SORO SOKE about the consequences to them.

That is if bubu will be able to read or listen talk more of comprehending

Using force will just take things to the final stage: Revolution+
They're trying to divide us.. we need to be united at a time like this.... Together We have the true unstoppable force!

Bishop if you are with us then you need tell them the truth

Good

Ok

I like the fact that Pastors are now speaking up


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QephxZqKNNs

Awon weyrey

Let dem use force but I shall protest today, not going to church. How can tin tomato b #150, rice derica#500, garri #900 a paint, fuel #165, palm oil from #1500-#2500, g oil from #1800-#3200. Didn't know all dese while, prolly cos my wife do stock d house n am dis work work person. Had to take a walk around yesterday so I got to know all dese.
#BuhariMustResign
#IgpMustResign
#BurataiMustResign
#RestructureNigeria
#EndSars
#EndPoliceBrutality
#EndBadGovernance
#EndInflation
#ReduceFuelPrice

tundchip2:
Awon weyrey

.........soro soke

#NigeriaMustBeGreat

Naija youths have taken-over.
A good Nigeria is all we all want.
#EndSARSBrutality

Candycrushy,
have you taken over in your area too?
Don't disappoint me o, biko..

Candycrushy:
Yes oo
I took part in today's protest, I'm happy I did

Thumbs up Candy.
You rock!

Nawao

Upon how this protest dey hot we never hear from sm people e.g olamide,nairamarley,zlatan,and some so called celeb god no go shame us
Even here slawaomir the damn niggar himself don disappear

Let them use force na........ This small fire go turn inferno #endsars✔️

God bless you Holy Father

The wide Bowl



This bowl is no longer mine,

was never so,

Let it go.

well worn before the oath,

A gift that despised the guardian,

Presented freely without a dowry.

used, and widened as i found.

too wide to keep a home.

insatiable, licentious and libidinous.

This bowl was scorned by many.

ere i fell a wandering,

a bait on my way, the sorrow on my path.

Let it go,

This bowl seeks for prey, and so was i for a time.

intent concealed in bareness,

desperate for the gift of the semen.

as adulterer urged rebellion by ignorance.

the rage, the rave of ego and bestiality.

deceived the Law for mere gain.

This bowl is broken cannot be fixed by logic.

this bowl is old, alluring by mascara.

This bowl was used,

i take exception on your list,

This bowl is free,

the next victim can explore.

the bowl is cheap,

forced a dowry to conceal the shame.

T'was sold for free at Ikoyi in may,

Who is next?

A thousand many had the bowl,

I played along for a time

ere this voyage of deceit,

I took a flight from my deep principle,

hoping to make a jewel from the Flesh.

This bowl is addicted to the red zones

Incurable addiction i recalled,

The friends,

The internet,

The phone,

The TV,

The cinema,

And tattling,

The routines of unending dark flights

Incorrigible,

Venomous.

You may have the bowl if you would.

This bowl is No longer mine.

Once a street bowl,

and always so.

Find the bowl in your homes,

Let's hope the bowl recovers.

but a broken bowl is irreparable by man

https://www.poetrysoup.com/poem/the_wide_bowl_1295989

Leave them o, let them use force first, the beast mode in most youths will be unleashed..


In 2014,they all SORO SOKE with microphones and megaphones. But now, they all turned okoto meow meow