End SARS shootings: A dark cloud in our nation’s history – Akase

On the occasion of one year remembrance of #EndSARS protests, a governorship aspirant in Benue State, Mr Terver Akase has said the shooting of some Nigerian youths during the protests at the Lekki Toll Gate on October 20, 2020 has left a dark spot on the country’s history and painful memories in the minds of all lovers of peace and justice.

The 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP governorship hopeful, recalled with sadness, how peaceful and unarmed youths demanding for the reformation of the country were brutally shot and some lost their lives.

Mr Akase, who is the immediate past Chief Press Secretary to the Benue State Governor, in a statement by Nathaniel Ushahemba Nongu, Director of Media, Terver Akase Campaign Organization sympathized with families of the victims and expresses the hope that the patriotic resilience and sacrifice of the affected youths will turn around the fortunes of Nigeria.

He commended Benue youths for their maturity and peaceful conduct during the EndSARS protests.

The PDP guber aspirant equally lauded Governor Samuel Ortom for his proactive response to the protests, particularly the hosting of Benue Youth Summit, a few weeks after the protests.

He stated that if elected as Governor, he will tap from the resourceful potentials of young people who he notes are the greatest asset of the State and Country for growth and development.

Mr Akase enjoinedmore vibrant youths to step forward and actively participate in the political affairs of the country and stresses that youths can only be considered for leadership positions when they show interest and readiness to lead.

He expressed optimism in the unity of Nigeria and the capacity of the Country to overcome its current challenges.