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Nigerians calling for Buhari’s resignation are ‘devilish’ – APC chieftain
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Garus Gololo, has described as “devilish” and “unpatriotic,” the calls from some sections of the country that President Muhammad Buhari should resign.
Gololo, at a press briefing on Monday in Abuja, said those calling for the head of the President are enemies of Nigeria who don’t want Buhari to continue with his good work.
The past weeks in Nigeria have witnessed nationwide protests from Nigeians youths, demanding the abolishment of the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) unit of the Nigeria Police.
President Buhari, had since, disbanded SARS, through the Inspector General of Police, Muhammad Adamu.
But the protesters are still mounting more pressure as they continue to occupy the streets with some calling for the resignation of the President.
Dr. Gololo, while briefing newsmen, said the ongoing protest was rather targeted at Buhari and not the SARS, alleging that some powerful politicians somewhere may have been sponsoring the move to make the President Buhari led government unpopular.
“If not for mischief and devilish thought, why on earth would they still continue to protest, when President Buhari has already disbanded the SARS? That means there are other motives behind that protest.
“To even think some persons will cross the red line and start asking for Buhari to resign is the height of insolence and unpatriotic habit. Why are they asking him to resign when they didn’t vote for him in the first place? Check out the sections of those calling for his resignation, they didn’t vote for Buhari. Those who stood for Buhari and voted for him are pleased with his leadership charisma.
“Revolution cannot be gotten on the streets. We practice pure democracy and it amounts to treason to make attempt to upturn a democratically constituted government the way they are going. The only way to change a government is through the ballot which they could not achieve in 2019 because the majority of the people in Nigeria stood with Buhari”, Gololo said.
October 19, 2020
Again, Anonymous hacks Nigerian Stock Exchange website
A group of international ‘hacktivist’ group, Anonymous, backing #ENDSARS protesters has hacked the Nigerian Stock Exchange website.
The hackers took over admin panel as markets opened on Monday, October 19.
‘We have HACKED into the complete admin panel of the Nigerian Stock Exchange website! We decided to leave a message this time :). We will be leaking more from this website later. Expect us, #OpNigeria #EndSARS,” it tweeted.
The group, claimed responsibility for bringing down the websites of the Lagos State Government, Nigeria Police Force, Central Bank of Nigeria, Kaduna State Government, Ministry of Justice, INEC, NNPC, EFCC, NCDC and official twitter handle of the National Broadcasting Commission.
October 19, 2020
#EndSARS: Shiites protest in Kaduna, demand el-Zakzaky’s release
Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, otherwise known as Shiites, have protested the five years remembrance of their clash with soldiers in Zaria, which they called ‘massacre’ and continued detention of their leader, Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, and his wife Malama Zeenatuddin Ibrahim.
The members including Children, between the ages of 10 and above with adults, marched through Kano road in the Kaduna metropolis on Monday, October 19.
They displayed posters of Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky and chanted continuously, “free our leader;” “free Zakzaky,” “we want justice:” “He needs to go for medical treatment.”
Leader of the protesters, Sheikh Aliyu Tirmizi, called on the Federal Government to unconditionally release the leader of the sect for proper medical attention.
He said, “In the aftermath of Zaria genocide executed by the Nigerian military in December 2015 we have been calling on all citizens to uphold the dictum that injustice to one is injustice to all, but to no avail. Most people, after the gross flagrant abuse of power by the military on Sheikh Zakzaky and his followers couldn’t express their condemnation, choosing to remain silent since the military excesses didn’t affect them directly.
“But in truth, Islam abhors injustice, and enjoins Muslims to express disdain to injustice and the unjust whoever they are. Indeed history is full of instances when Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) assisted the victims of injustice in upholding their rights.
This explains why for the past five years we have been explaining how this Buhari regime has trampled upon the rights of Sheikh Zakzaky and his followers, demanding that citizens condemn this repression, and call for the release of our leader unconditionally.”
October 19, 2020
Another jailbreak in Benin as hoodlums free inmates at Oko prison
Hoodlums have again struck at Oko Correctional facility in Benin City, releasing more than two thousand inmatesand leaving at least nine persons dead.
This is the seond jail break in less than three hours despite the declaration of a 24 hour curfew by the state government.
October 19, 2020
#EndSARS protesters block Third Mainland Bridge
The Adekunle section of Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State has been blocked by youths protesting against police brutality and bad governance in Nigeria.
The protesters only allowed vehicles on emergency services to pass.
According to the Punch, the protesters had earlier marched to Panti and Adekunle Police Station in a bid to register their grievances.
One of the protesters, Dotun, said that taking the protest to Panti was deliberate.
According to Amnesty International on Monday, at least 15 people have been killed, including two policemen, since protests started.
October 19, 2020
#EndSARS: Uyo protesters defy rain, barricade Ibom plaza, chant war songs
By Samuel Ogenyi, Uyo
The Nationwide pretest against Special Anti Robbery Squad ( SARS) has taken a different dimension in Akwa Ibom as protesters defied Monday’s heavy downpour while barricading Ibom plaza, the epi centre of Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital.
Our correspondent reports that the protesters who clamoured for restructuring of Nigeria among other demands also were seen chanting war songs with some of the inscriptions showing #endNigeria
The protesters moved from Ikpa road junction leading to the University of Uyo campus and marched to Ibom plaza roundabout popularly known as ” Ibom Connection’ that connects major roads to uyo metropolis.
One of the protesters simply identified as comrade Emmanuel John Samuel vowed to stay on the road for Government to know that the youths were tired of bad governance in Nigeria.
“We are here to tell the whole world that the youths are fade up with way Nigeria state is managed. We need restructuring. We will remain here till our voice are heard by the whole world.
“We need our Senate to sit up and give us a better Government . We can’t afford to remain like this. Our brothers have graduated from school for many years now yet no jobs for them. Therefore we need total transformation in Nigeria.
“Youths are the leaders of tomorrow, but if the Government continue to fold it arms and watch the young ones suffering now , Nigeria will continue to be in danger because youths are not given employment. By this ,we would turn out to be nuisance and give the country a bad name.” Samuel said.
The protesters expressed disappointment for failed promises of politicians in the past including president Muhammedu Buhari who promised them change but never fulfilled after many years in government.
” In the Government of President Muhammedu Buhari , they promised to stop corruption in our country , they have confirmed that their slogan is getting out of hand . The Government now take the “change” and give us corruption.” He said.
Meanwhile, members of the South South Legacy group on Monday staged a peaceful demonstration against the continued protests by Nigerians youths, saying criminal elements have infiltrated the protests for selfish consideration.
The protesters including civil society organisations walked around the major streets of Uyo metropolis chanting solidarity songs, displaying placards of various inscriptions.
Some of the inscriptions read “Good governance is a right and not a privilege” Our strength lies in our youths” “Nigeria is for all of us, let there be peace”
Addressing the protesters at the millennium park, Uyo, the Coordinator of the group, Mr. Bassey Awa,called on the youths to give the President, Major General Mohammadu Buhari (retd), enough time to implement the reforms he has started with the disbandment of SARS.
He said that prolonged protests would cause further damage to the economy which had been weakened by the lockdown occasioned by the global pandemic
October 19, 2020
#EndSARS: “This Edo state prison break is fishy” Nigerians react to the prison break in Edo State
Nigerians have taken to Instagram and Twitter to react to the prison break which occurred in a prison popularly known as “White House” in Edo State.
Earlier today, videos of prisoners trooping out of a prison was shared online and it was claimed thugs hijacked the End SARS protests and released prisoners in Edo State.
Following the jail break, the state government imposed a dusk to dawn curfew.
However, Nigerians suspect something fishy about the jail break and they’ve taken to different social media platforms to share their opinions.
Some accused the state government of staging the jail break to get End SARS protesters off the streets. Others asked how the prisoners left through the open gates without resistance from prison guards. Others pointed out that the prisoners were all dressed in mufti, not in prison uniforms, as though it had been planned.
Genevieve Magazine publisher, Betty Irabor wrote: “This Edo State prison break is fishy.”
Lauren Idahosa, the wife of Bishop Feb Idahosa, also questioned the prison break, writing: “How come we haven’t heard one story by now about prison staff being killed or injured due to the prison breaks here in Benin? Warden, something doesn’t seem right. In the process of your prisoners escape, there wasn’t one injury?”
She added: “Anyone else sense something fishy here?”
Davido wrote: “They have started hiring thugs to pose as protesters. E no go work!!!”
He added: “Prisoner with potbelly lol. Ok.”
Below are more reactions from Nigerians.
October 19, 2020
#EndSARS: Governor Sanwo-Olu inaugurates 8-man Judicial panel to investigate SARS brutality
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state, on Monday October 19, inaugurated an eight man panel of inquiry to investigate cases of brutality and human rights violation committed by operatives of the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad SARS in the state.
The panel which is headed by Retired Justice Doris Okuwobi will sit for six months and is mandated to investigate all verifiable claims of abuses and fatalities arising from SARS activities in the state with the objective of getting erring officers punished and bringing compensation to victims.
Other members of the panel will include Ebun Adegboruwa SAN, a human rights activist who will be representing the civil society, Taiwo Lakani who is a retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Miss Patience Udoh who is also to represent the civil society in the panel, EndSARS campaigner, Segun Awosanya aka Segalinks and Mrs. Toyin Odusanya, a director in the Lagos Citizen Mediator Center.
Segalinks was however not able to make the swearing-in as he was held up by traffic.
Governor Sanwo-Olu said the youths in the state were yet to send in two nominees who would represent them in the panel of inquiry.
The panel’s assignment includes
-To listen & take evidence from all victims or the families of victims of SARS abuse within Lagos State (Like a Truth and Reconciliation Committee did in some countries) this would enable all victims and their families air and vent their grievances in public.
-The Judicial Panel after listening to victims or their families would then determine whether any victim or the dependents of such victims are entitled to compensation and the amount of compensation
-Upon determining the compensation payable the Judicial Panel is to immediately issue a cheque in favor of the victim or their dependents.
-The Judicial Panel is also to determine the officers (or anyone for that matter) responsible for abusing any victim and to recommend the prosecution of such persons
-The Judicial Panel shall also have powers to make recommendations to the Government on how to ensure that the Police and all security agencies never abuse the rights of citizens again.
Governor Sanwo-Olu said the panel’s email is judicialpanelonsars@lagosstate.gov.ng while it’s telephone numbers are 0901 051 3203, 0901 051 3204 and 0901 051 3205.
October 19, 2020
#EndSARS Protesters Cripple Commercial Activities In Owerri
Commercial activities in Owerri were on Monday crippled following demonstrations embarked upon by #EndSARS protesters in Imo State.
The protesters in their numbers carrying placards and chanting anti-government songs blocked the strategic Warehouse Junction in the state capital.
They vowed not to leave the place until the government takes decisive action in addressing police brutality and harassment.
Following the demonstrations, hundreds of vehicles motorists have been stranded with some turning the place into a football field.
Similarly, some protesters blocked the Naze Junction main road leading to the Sam Mbakwe Airport.
The demonstrators lamented the poor state of the road leading to the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede as well as the Federal University of Technology, Owerri.
October 19, 2020
Omo Agege, FOSSCIMA, Diete Spiff canvasses support for FG poverty alleviation programmes
By Emeka Samuel, Uyo
Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, Chairman Bayelsa Council of Traditional Rulers, Alfred Diete-Spiff and the Forum of South South Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines And Agriculture, (FOSSCIMA) has called on Nigerians to support the Federal Government poverty alleviation programmes.
They made this known yesterday at the 2nd Annual General Meeting of the Coalition Of South-South Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines And Agriculture (FOSSCIMA) and investiture of Dr. Okon Emah as the 3rd President of the organization.
Omo-Agege who was represented by his Special Adviser on Special Duties, Mr. Godwin Anawghe while Congratulating the incoming President of FOSSCCIMA, Dr. Okon Emmah and outgoing, called on the organization to join President Buhari in his lofty programs plans to lift over 100 millions of Nigerian out of poverty.
According to him, “today, of the estimated population of over 200 million people in Nigeria, a significant segment of the population is living in poverty. According to the World Poverty Clock which provides real-time estimates through 2030 in nearly every country in the world, the number of extremely poor Nigerians could be as high as 125 million in the year 2030 if we do nothing.
“You will agree with me that we must stem this ugly scenario. President Muhammadu Buhari is leading the way by committing to implementing programs to lift 100 million Nigerians out of poverty over the next 10 years.
“Achieving this lofty goal would require sustained economic growth rates at levels higher than current economic and population growth rates.” He said.
Earlier, the President of UYOCCIMA, the host organization, Mr Nseyen Ebong said that with unity, FOCCIMMA could be a strong and potent economic regional force to reckon with in Nigeria.
He recalled that in the federal allocation account on monthly basis, four of the south-south states top the chart.
“If we can convert this financial benefit into an economic benefit it will be to the benefit of government and the people of the south-south states.
” I was one of the first people that was an approach to present a paper during the first BRACED economic forum at Tinapa Resort in Calabar but I decline for obvious reason and informed the organizers that I did not see the unity between the southern states when they were fighting each other over oil well.” He said.
Similarly, the former Governor of old Rivers State and Chairman, Bayelsa Council of Traditional Rulers, King Alfred Diete-Spiff admonished the leadership of the organization to see the association as the mouthpiece of the private sector by collaborating with the different state governors in the South-South Region towards the interest of the private sector.
The high point of the event was the investiture of Dr. Okon Emah as the 3rd Regional President of FOSSCCIMA who in his acceptance speech pledged to develop an effective strategy for economic emancipation of the South-South region and seek collaboration from governors in the region to develop small and medium-scale businesses.
October 19, 2020