EndSARS: APC Calls For Peace, Normalcy In Nigeria

News Rain Nigeria reports that the All Progressive Party, (APC) has on Saturday called for peace and normalcy in Nigeria.

APC, through its Caretaker of Extraordinary National Convention Committed, who is also the Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni said that the Party is sad by the unfortunate tragedy that had enveloped some parts of the country in last few days.

APC noted that the development has led to hoodlums taken over what supposed to be a peaceful protest against the brutality of the defunct Special Anti – Robbery Squad (SARS.

Mai Buni stressed that the party pleads to the youths across the country to put an end to #ENDSARS protests for the collective corporate interest of our dear country. We have no other country than Nigeria”.

Governor Buni who made the plea today, Sunday, 24, October 2020, through a Press Statement by his Director-General Press Affair and Media, Mamman Mohammed, noted that the party is committed to the ideals of democracy and we recognize the inalienable rights of our citizens to demand changes in conditions which trample on their liberties, freedom of association, freedom of speech and wellbeing through peaceful means and rule of law”.

Buni according to the statement stated that “We acknowledge the peaceful commencement of the protests until it became violent, destructive and disorderly as hoodlums regrettably seized the opportunity in the protests and virtually took over”.

“On behalf of the leadership and membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC), we solemnly condole with the families of our countrymen and the families of policemen who lost their loved ones and pray that Almighty God will grant them the fortitude to bear the loss”.

“We also extend our empathy to all those whose properties were torched and pray that Almighty God will replenish it. We pray we never experience such avoidable and unnecessary horrendous carnage in our dear fatherland”.

Buni also stated that “It is gladdening that President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, quickly responded and disbanded the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigeria Police (SARS) as demanded by the protesting youth”.

He stressed that the party also welcomed the decision for comprehensive reforms, including the review of salaries of the Nigeria Policemen as announced by Mr. President.

He said, “Our dear Compatriots, let us reflect and embrace peace; at a time of national tragedy such as this, it should not be a time for playing politics, it is no time to dance to the gallery to score cheap political points.