It's Time Buhari Addresses Nigerians

The former Governor of old Anambra, Jim Nwobodo, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to address Nigerians over the ongoing #EndSARS protest.

He appealed to the president to not allow the "next generation and most valuable asset to be wasted".

He also added that the people being killed on a daily basis is "heartbreaking", and that the mobilising of "a counter group" is not the solution to the protest.

Nwobodo said, “Mr. President, please do not allow our next generation and most valuable assets to be wasted in this most painful manner. Listen to the agitation of these youths and find a way to address them. It is time to speak out, the number of human beings, not animals but human beings, killed and are still being killed daily is heartbreaking. The solution is not to raise a counter group to attack the protesters and heighten the crisis. I believe it is time to address the nation and reassure these young boys and girls that their lives are important and secure, and that they have a bright future.

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“As parents, we should imagine that these youths being wasted are our own children. It is time to address this situation and ignore and do away with evil advisers who want this country inflamed. Elders, religious leaders of all faiths, stakeholders, and all well-meaning Nigerians should please intervene and save this degenerating situation. The army should face our enemies not our youths. The president should reassure our youths that they have a future,” he said. Nwobodo said he had received calls from overseas, asking “is this happening in your country?”