#EndSARS protesters shutdown Uyo metropolis, chant war songs

The ongoing nationwide protests against Special Anti Robbery Squad ( SARS) has taken a different turn  in Akwa Ibom state as protesters shutdown epic centres of Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital.

Blueprint reports that the protesters who called for restructuring of Nigeria among other demands were also heard chanting war songs with some of the inscriptions, showing #endNigeria.

The protesters moved from Ikpa road junction leading to the University of Uyo campus and marched to Ibom plaza roundabout popularly known as “Ibom Connection” that connects major roads to Uyo metropolis.

One of the protesters, simply identified as comrade Emmanuel John Samuel, vowed to stay on the road for government to know that the youth were tired of bad governance in Nigeria.

“We are here to tell the whole world that the youth are fed up with the way Nigeria state is managed. We need restructuring. We will remain here till our voices are heard by the whole world.

“We need our Senate to sit up and give us a better government. We can’t afford to remain like this. Our brothers have graduated from school for many years now, yet no jobs for them. Therefore we need total transformation in Nigeria.

“Youth are the leaders of tomorrow. But if the government continues to fold it arms and watch the young ones suffering, Nigeria will continue to be in danger because youth are not given employment. By this we would turn out to be nuisance and give the country a bad name,” Samuel said.

The protesters expressed disappointment for failed promises of politicians in the past, including President  Mohammedu Buhari who promised them change but never fulfilled the promise after many years in government. 

Leave a Reply