By Banji Ayoola
Olowu of Kuta in Ayedire Local Government Area of Osun state, Oba Adekunle Oyelude Makama, has appealed for calm across the country against the backdrop of the recent nationwide protests against police brutality, or simply #EndSARS protests.
He called on all Nigerians to intensify prayers for peace to return fully to the country and appealed to the Federal and State Governments to keep the various promises they made to the protesting youths while the crises lasted.
The royal father made the call in a statement on Thursday, appealing to the federal and state governments to intensify implementation of programmes and policies designed to empower millions of struggling youths across the country.
While commiserating with all Nigerians who lost loved ones and properties in the crises, he praying that the Almighty would wipe off their tears.
Besides, he urged Nigerian youths to make their legitimate claims and ventilate whatever grievances they may have in future peacefully, stressing that it is in only in an atmosphere of harmony that progress could be achieved.
He also mourned security officers who fell in line of duty and urged their services “not to abandon the families left behind by the gallant officers.”
