#EndSARS protest a fundamental lesson in democratic governance

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'The use of strong force against any peaceful protesters is indefensible, completely outside the norms of a democratic society and progressive political culture to which I aspire and have devoted my public life.' - AsiwajuTinubu

families and loved ones for none should have been made to pay such a dear price. My career as an active politician spans nearly three decades. In that time, I have seen many things as Nigeria has struggled, sometimes against itself, to undertake the often painful yet inexorable push toward democratic government accountable to, and protective of, the people.

This time, it is different. The allegation now levied against me is that I called on soldiers to kill my own people. This allegation is the foulest of lies. My opponents have every right to oppose me politically but let them have the courage to do so in the open, above board and to employ facts not evil fiction in their efforts against me. They have no right to slander and defame anyone with the terrible and vile fabrications now cast at my feet.

At the bottom, the toll gate is a public asset. Given what has happened, I would like to propose to the government that the toll gate be left closed for an indefinite period. If it is reopened, revenues should be donated to the confirmed victims of the Lekki attack as well as to other identifiable victims of police brutality in Lagos.

Not only lives have been lost in Lagos and throughout Nigeria, but livelihoods have also been impaired. I have seen the destruction to businesses, shops and homes. Moreover, the time has come to take the necessary legal actions to allow for the creation of state police and the recruitment and training of many more police officers. Such state-created forces should be based on the modern tenets of community policing and optimal relations and cooperation with local communities.

Thus, I cannot wax nostalgic about pro-democracy protests of the 1990s yet castigate those who today protest against any form of institutionalised brutality. In this regard, I must say that the steps thus far taken by the government are constructive. SARS has been ended and further reform has been promised with tangible steps taken in that direction. However, much more needs to be done for there is valid evidence of recurrent brutality and violence. Indeed, this is why the protests began in the first instance.

 

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AsiwajuTinubu This is past tense sir! What has passed has indeed passed. The dead have even been buried; And surely, the young Nigerian would rather lend ears to a generation whose best days lie ahead and not behind them. Thanks for the service to 'your' country! I dream of a new day!

AsiwajuTinubu I see your pretense and l won't accept it.

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AsiwajuTinubu Massive mumbo jumbo will not change the mind of the masses!!!

AsiwajuTinubu Most people commenting obviously did not read the article...

AsiwajuTinubu Werey dey disguise, we will wait for you till 2023.

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AsiwajuTinubu So Should We Clap For You For This Political Statement That Holds No Water?

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AsiwajuTinubu You are speaking from both sides of your mouth. So just shut the trap sir.

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