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We failed, Osinbajo begs Nigerians

October 17, 2020

By Taiwo Ajala

Nigeria’s Vice-President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has pleaded with protesting Nigerian youths over the administration failure to provide good governance.


In a series of tweets aimed at pacifying young people who had trooped into the streets to protest in the first instance, extreme police brutality, murder and harassment and also bad governance, Osinbajo promised that panels have been set up to investigate, make recommendations and address the issues.

He said: “We understand that you want to see action from us and I’m here to tell you that work is ongoing. I chaired a meeting of 36 state governors and the Minister of the FCT (NEC), where we resolved to set up judicial panels of inquiry so we can see justice served, and fast.”


He said he has had several meetings with key stakeholders in order to find a solution and would keep briefing the public of every steps taken by the government.


However, the youths refused entirely to accept Osinbajo’s apologies insisting it should come directly from the President.

Here is the full report: 
Dear Nigerians,I know that many of you are angry, and understandably so. We could’ve moved faster and for this we are sorry.


I fully understand how many young people feel. Many feel that we have been too silent and have simply not done enough.These feelings of frustration are justified.


There are far too many people who have been brutalised at the hands of the police and this is unacceptable. We must take responsibility for protecting young people, even sometimes from those who are paid to protect them.


Over the past week, we have been following the protests, and I have had a number of discussions with key people in the administration that you deserve to be informed about. Transparency, after all, is a key tenet of government.


Several meetings have been held with: the Senate President Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, Speaker of the House Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Chairman of the Police Service Commission, the IG of the Nigerian Police (IGP), the Executive Secretary of National Human Rights Commision Nigeria, and governors.
We understand that you want to see action from us and I’m here to tell you that work is ongoing.

I chaired a meeting of 36 state governors and the Minister of the FCT (NEC), where we resolved to set up judicial panels of inquiry so we can see justice served, and fast.


The reason being that only state governors, by law, can set up judicial inquiries in their states. The hearings will be public.
With Mr. President’s approval, SARS has been completely disestablished, and none of its former members will feature in any police tactical units.


I am sending my deepest condolences to the families of Jimoh Isiaq, and all those who have lost their lives at the hands of wayward police officers. To those injured, I wish a full and speedy recovery.


We have proposed that each state government sets up a Victims’ Support Fund, which the Nigerian Government will support. This is the least that we can do to compensate for the injustice suffered at the hands of errant officers.
We also understand that the issues that you’re raising are bigger than just SARS. They’re deep and systemic and we’re undertaking comprehensive measures that will revamp the police by addressing issues of welfare, service conditions and training.


On Monday, Mr. President also reiterated his commitment to these extensive police reforms.
We will continue to update and engage with you all on these action steps and the ones to come, in the spirit of transparency, so that you can hold us accountable. We are, after all, here to serve you and we owe you a duty to win back your trust.


Keep safe. God bless you.
Prof Yemi Osinbajo, SAN,

Vice President,

Federal Republic of Nigeria.

16-10-2020.

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