Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku, has sent a solidarity message to Nigerian youths on the 2nd anniversary of the 2020 #EndSars protests.
According to Atiku, “Our children MUST be heard and provided with spaces to express themselves within the ambit of the law and given opportunities too”.
Insisting that his support for the youth protest has not changed, Atiku reiterated that “There’s still a compelling need for Police reforms incorporating State Police and justice for those who have suffered police brutality”.
Read his statement below…
“Two years ago, on this day, I shared a statement of sincere disappointment, anger, condemnation and pain. Two years after, that position has not changed. The sad memory of what happened is what we cannot wish away.
“There’s still a compelling need for Police reforms incorporating State Police and justice for those who have suffered police brutality. I maintain the position expressed in this video broadcast on 20/10/20.
“Our children MUST be heard and provided with spaces to express themselves within the ambit of the law and given opportunities too. My heart is still shattered for the families who lost loved ones during the #endsars demonstration. I stand with all families still grieving from their loss”.
