Obasanjo Sends Advise to Mr President
Former Nigerian president Mr Olusegun Obasanjo has come out to advise President Mohamadu Buhari to let the youths know that he understands their plight as #EndSARS protests heighten across the nation. According to the ex-president, Buhari should urgently address the demands of the protesting youths, and show that his administration understands their worries and plight.
The former president made this known in Ile Ife, during a visit to Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi palace, he also highlighted that, the youths are frustrated due to lack of opportunities in the country. He said, “More than 65 per cent of our population is between the ages of 18 and 30. They are not only struggling to acquire education, they are also aspiring for the best that life can offer them.”
“Some of them didn’t even get educated while those who are educated are getting frustrated because of lack of opportunities. We must realize that the lid on the boiling steam would have to be removed.” “But, I believe that there are windows of opportunity which the government can explore to show that it cares about the people’s welfare, especially the youths, as the father of the country and particularly, as the father of the youth.
“Fortunately, the president has children and he knows how youths behave. I believe that the opportunities can still be taken to let the youths know that he, as a father, understands their plight and his government understands their plight and he is ready to make life better for them.“