I was interestingly but painfully flabbergasted today as I personally
witnessed the mammoth crowd at the Onitsha Bridge Head.
It was Interesting in the sense that I saw a well organized group. I saw a non violent youths. I saw matured, coordinated , reasonable and responsible adults as part of the agitators. I saw an over 3,000 youths who were so cohesive determined, and committed to their course. I saw the level of partnership that sandwich the youths, Traders, Market Women and sundry individuals of "Biafra" extraction.
However, I painfully observed that these youths, despite whatever they may have been described as, May have been misunderstood, or that they are being labeled as such by way of giving a dog a bad name in order to hang it. As we have consciously found ourselves into Democracy, It is commonsensical to allow any person or group of persons who agitate for one issue or another provided that such agitation are carried out within the provisions of our constitution and most importantly when the agitation is violent free.
The Onitsha bridge head peaceful protesters today showed the world that they are not after any other frivolous interest but have their Leader, Nnamdi Kalu released unconditionally, and more importantly, be allowed self determination.
I was impressed by the attitude and disposition of the Nigerian Military who were on ground for any eventuality, or if you like, had the order to deal ruthlessly with the protesters. If the later was their mission, then they were so disappointed as the Soldiers who frustratingly managed to be around were "respectfully" guided out of the scene as the Soldiers complied without hesitation, right from the Asaba end to Onitsha entry point of the Bridge Head. All passengers irrespective of status stayed immovable with their vehicles except passengers who could not muster indefinite patience as they trekked some good distance to board alternative transport to their various destinations.
It is my humble opinion that these agitators be given an urgent attention to listen out, to their grievances and to provide solutions as soon as possible because, the issue has gone beyond political gimmickry. Let this not be treated with ignominy as the Federal government should only be sensitive hereof, as the protesters promised to continue on this seeming nightmare for three(3) consecutive days. A stitch in time saves nigh!
"Just want to make common sense"
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It was Interesting in the sense that I saw a well organized group. I saw a non violent youths. I saw matured, coordinated , reasonable and responsible adults as part of the agitators. I saw an over 3,000 youths who were so cohesive determined, and committed to their course. I saw the level of partnership that sandwich the youths, Traders, Market Women and sundry individuals of "Biafra" extraction.
However, I painfully observed that these youths, despite whatever they may have been described as, May have been misunderstood, or that they are being labeled as such by way of giving a dog a bad name in order to hang it. As we have consciously found ourselves into Democracy, It is commonsensical to allow any person or group of persons who agitate for one issue or another provided that such agitation are carried out within the provisions of our constitution and most importantly when the agitation is violent free.
The Onitsha bridge head peaceful protesters today showed the world that they are not after any other frivolous interest but have their Leader, Nnamdi Kalu released unconditionally, and more importantly, be allowed self determination.
I was impressed by the attitude and disposition of the Nigerian Military who were on ground for any eventuality, or if you like, had the order to deal ruthlessly with the protesters. If the later was their mission, then they were so disappointed as the Soldiers who frustratingly managed to be around were "respectfully" guided out of the scene as the Soldiers complied without hesitation, right from the Asaba end to Onitsha entry point of the Bridge Head. All passengers irrespective of status stayed immovable with their vehicles except passengers who could not muster indefinite patience as they trekked some good distance to board alternative transport to their various destinations.
It is my humble opinion that these agitators be given an urgent attention to listen out, to their grievances and to provide solutions as soon as possible because, the issue has gone beyond political gimmickry. Let this not be treated with ignominy as the Federal government should only be sensitive hereof, as the protesters promised to continue on this seeming nightmare for three(3) consecutive days. A stitch in time saves nigh!
"Just want to make common sense"
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