We Cannot Back Down By Omoyele Sowore

We Cannot Back Down By Omoyele Sowore



4 years ago

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Mr. Buhari's decision not to recognize the rights of the peaceful protesters led to the breakdown of law and order. That decision ultimately resulted in needless loss of lives, serious injuries at the Lekki Toll Gate, and widespread destruction of property.

Greatest Nigerian youth! Ever-resolute Nigerian comrades! Greatest Nigerian people!

Over the past few weeks we have made history in this potentially great country of ours, our much beloved but mindlessly betrayed Nigeria.

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In their organization, sense of purpose, energy and passion, the protests of these last few weeks have been unprecedented in the history of our Nigeria. Millions of youth, joined by older allies, took to the streets as well as social media to demand accountability from public officials and governments that have done nothing to shape a positive present and future for the young people of this country.

In a historic moment, Nigerians, mostly but not exclusively young, stood up to say enough is enough.

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You rose to fearlessly demand to take back your country. You stood stoutly and proudly to insist on your collective human rights. You raised stalwart voices to declare that Nigeria belongs to all of us, its citizens, not to the grubbing coterie often described as "stakeholders."

Indeed, Nigeria is not the property of that thieving, visionless clique with fancy cars, private jets, and choice property in the country and elsewhere in the world. Nigeria does not belong to the self-aggrandizing ones who occupy the cozy spaces of Aso Rock, the National Assembly, or state houses. Nigeria is for Nigerians-for all Nigerians!

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