EndSARS: Ekiti Youths Call For Suspension Of Protest

Ekiti Youths have called for the suspension of the #EndSARS protest in the state.

News Rain Nigeria gathered that the leadership of Ekiti Youths in a press statement jointly released by the office of the Chairman National Youth Council of Nigeria, Eyitayo Fabunmi, Speaker of Ekiti State Youth Parliament and Convener, Ekiti Youth Agenda, Toba Fatunla including leaders of different youths organizations, has called for the immediate suspension of all forms of protest in Ekiti State for the meantime to ensure for proper deliberations and coordination.

EndSARS: Ekiti Youths Call For Suspension Of Protest

They also condemned the spate of violence against youths, the killing of youths, and the destruction of properties across the nation, as they call for calm.

The statement read: “We commiserate with the families of those who lost their loved ones and prayed for quick recovery of those that sustained different degree of injuries

“Ekiti youths have expressed their minds on the need for immediate police reforms, adjustment of unfavorable policies, infrastructural development, and how they are being governed among other numerous demands.

“The above well-documented requests should be maturely and decently communicated without crisis or causing mayhem in the state. Without equivocation, the youths will continue engaging government and policymakers until a better Nigeria is achieved with equity and a better life for all.

“We sincerely appeal to those blocking the roads not to embark on such anymore but maturely air their views without making life miserable for other persons so as not to further exacerbate the already degenerating situation. If doctors, for instance, are stopped from attending to injured victims or sick people, what then happens?

“Do not engage in destroying properties or monuments, but kindly channel your complaints through us so that we table it in front of the Judicial Panel of inquiry. We have resolved to ensure that every injustice is brought to book”.

The statement also appealed that youth in Ekiti verify video and pictures making rounds on social media before sharing as there is much fake news and unconnected video out there to further divide us as a nation.

According to the statement, the Youths equally appealed to the Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi to call to order the military men harassing youths and other residents, as this can fan the embers of violence and cause reprisals. “Let us make our democracy work for all”, they stated.