Muhammadu Buhari to take quick actions on the unrest in different parts
of the nation before it is too late.
Obasanjo in a statement on Wednesday advised Buhari to restrain the
military and other security agencies from using brute force as a way of
ending the crisis.
The former Nigerian leader also appealed to the youth and #EndSARS
protesters to give peace a chance.
The statement reads, “We are in a critical moment in this crisis and Mr.
President must act now before it is too late. This time demands
leadership and mature leadership as such. This is yet another moment
when our nation is on the edge of a cliff.
“Our individual and collective actions now and in the next few days will
determine where we will go as a nation. May God help us in taking the
right steps in the right direction.
“The shooting and murder of unarmed protesters, no matter the level of
provocation, has never been effective in suppressing public anger and
frustration
“Instead, such actions only reinforces the anger and frustration of the
populace and closes the window of dialogue and peaceful resolution. It
is clear that Mr President and his lieutenants did exhaust the
opportunities for dialogue with the protesters before resorting to use
of force.
“It is worse that there is denial of wrongdoing despite overwhelming
visual evidence. Great harm has been done but it can be stopped before
it completely spirals out of control.”
The #EndSARS protest, which started across the country over two weeks
ago, took a violent turn earlier this week after the government
unleashed thugs and security operatives on peaceful protesters.
On Tuesday, the Lagos state government imposed a 24-hour curfew to bring
the situation under control.
However, on Tuesday night, soldiers were drafted in to kill the
demonstrators at the Lekki Toll Gate area of the city.