Sam Adeyemi, senior pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, has described as “unacceptable” the use of tear gas by police on “non-violent” #EndSARS protesters.
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Adeyemi, in a series of tweets on Saturday, cautioned the Force and Federal Government, and also encouraged the youths to continue to speak out.
His tweets came few hours after a protester, Jimoh Isiaq, was allegedly shot dead by a policeman in Ogbomosho, Oyo State.
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However, the police command denied killing Isiaq, claiming that its men only fired tear gas at the protester.
Reacting to police claim, Adeyemi wrote:
“It is totally unacceptable for the police to fire teargas at young citizens attending non-violent #ENDSARS protests. We cannot sustain the idea that the voice of the African youth is not to be heard.
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“To our young citizens, please continue to speak. Please speak as leaders, not as victims. Leaders respond, victims react. Press the point to negotiate for a win/win. The police/public officer is also sometimes a victim of a warped system. Change everything. #ENDSARS.
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“We are not going to be leaders tomorrow, we are leaders already. Leaders lead with vision and broad perspective. #ENDSARS is a beachhead. The war is bigger. Have a clear picture of a developed Nigeria. Push for a change in values and in the power equation.
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“I appeal to leaders in government and the police force, please listen and respond. #ENDSARSNOW as a courageous commitment to change. When people are not heard, they raise their voices. This is a generational opportunity to move 200m people, mostly youths, to achieve development.”
