President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday said that it is within the right of
the youth to protest and make certain demands from their leaders.
This was disclosed by the Minister of Youth and Sports Development,
Sunday Dare, after meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa,
Abuja.
Relaying Buhari’s opinion on the ongoing #EndSARS protest after their
meeting, the minister revealed that the President had vowed to see the
reforms he promised were fully implemented.
Dare, who spoke to journalists after the meeting, added that President
Buhari also appealed to the protesters to give the government time to
address their demands as the team set up had already gone to work.
He said, “Mr. President said the youth of this country have spoken and
he has heard and he has since gone to work for the youth of our country.
The President promised that he will ensure that the reforms he had
promised are met, he will make sure that the reforms are long-lasting
and that the reforms will deliver for our country police that we will be
proud of.
“He appreciates the fact that they have brought the SARS issues to the
fore through their peaceful protest. He recognises the fact that they
have called upon the government to do what is necessary and that as the
President and a father, he will make sure that the demands as put
forward are met.
“The President said that as far as he is concerned, it’s important to
allow the younger generation to exercise the freedom to protest and make
sure that such protest is in a peaceful manner.”