#EndSARS: Build Political Parties, Become Delegates, Cleric Urges Nigerians
–Buhari’s Speech, Wasted, Useless 12 Minutes – Apostle Suleiman
President of the Covenant Nation, Pastor Poju Oyemade, has advised Nigerians, especially the youths, that one major way to drive positive change in a nation is through participation in the political process.
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He said this could only happen through the structure of a political party.
His statement on Friday came after many people had protested against police brutality, among other things in the country.
President Muhammadu Buhari had on Thursday addressed the nation, assuring that he would look into their concerns.
However, Oyemade said that Nigerians should now redirect their energy towards enthroning the desired political leadership at the next election, rather than remaining in a mood of disappointment.
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” In the 60’s, in the United States, a group of young men and women under 35years were fed up and wanted a dramatic change in the way things were being done in the polity. They stood up and it ended in the Government having to use force to rein them in. They were disappointed.
“A mentor of theirs told them you have 3 options, go find a wailing wall feel sorry for yourselves. Two, go psycho and start acting radically and you lose everything or three, learn a lesson. Go home, organise, build political power and be the delegates at next party convention.
“If you truly want to drive change channel your energy and knowledge into d political system. Elections have consequences and it affects peoples lives.
“The streets have a life span, it is good but when it can no longer be peaceful it works against you. Build a party or become delegates
“Energy for change must be channelled through the political process. One big step is to become delegates who elect the candidates within a party structure. This is one of the most influential positions in the process which is accessible and easy to reach today,” he tweeted on Friday.
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Meanwhile, founder of the Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleiman, had analyzed Buhari’s speech to the nation.
He expressed disbelieve at the statement credited to the president.
“Never had a more ‘wasted 12mins’ all my life…insensitive and useless speech..who gave the orders for people to be killed?.what’s d repercussions of such blatant impunity?nobody was fired for lives wasted? No compensation for victims family?..I wish I can”unwatch” it.., ” he tweeted on Thursday.
