We didn't ask for much, We only demand a Just, fair, and working police. Is this request too much from law-abiding citizens? Before the #ENDSARS, The Irresponsible government was completely blind to the brutal killings of innocent citizens, the unprofessional act of the Special Force, The miscarriage of justice by this unit, and for every irresponsible act of this force, the only response from the authority is we will look into it, setting up the hopeless panel, and that is the end.
History has thought us, that there is a limit to human endurance, and no one or group has ever defeated the collective will of the people to seek freedom or put an end to injustice, or a system or policy that has become a thorn on their flesh.
Like the Greatest Afrobeat, Fela Anikulapo saying: my people self they fear too much, they fear to fight for freedom, they fear to fight for justice, they get reason there no one fight, mama dey for the house, I get one child, I want enjoyment, police man goes slap you, you go they look like Dondi. but this time around, the people rose above those limitations and seek freedom, demand better policing, The young, The Old, The poor, The Rich, The literate, and all of us rose to Say #EndSARS.
The czar in government took it for another social media joke, but the people were resolute in their demands and their readiness to pay the ultimate sacrifice was beyond thought, the people organized themselves, from every corner of the country, it was the same song #EndSARS. The state was shocked to the marrow, on how organized and resolute the people were, fear and sleepless nights grip their hearts, the corridor of power became restless and sleepless, the state is losing its power and authority to the people. They were forced to make a pronouncement, putting an end to the Evil Special Unit, calling for calm, setting up a Judiciary panel of inquiries in all states, promising Justice for all the affected victims.
The government and her institutions have lost their pedigree, there is a complete breakdown of trust. so the people want and demand more than just a pronouncement, they want Justice beyond the media, a new police force beyond mouth reform, and a new nation devoid of injustice, corruption, and failed leadership.
These demands were obviously beyond the reach of the currenyt failed, irresponsible, and directionless government. While our demands were just and good for all but the tyrant in government, it was a call for the overthrow and without missing words, when a government has lost its legitimacy, a call for overthrow by the people is not treason.
While we were singing the National Anthem, pledging our loyalty to our dear fatherland. The CCTV got missing, the light went off, They arrived in their battalions, and began to shoot at sight, in dark, the tollgate turn bloody, full of sorrow and tear, #Lekki Massacre. they left their trademark. Many of our sisters, brothers, friends, loyal and law-abiding citizens never returned home, that night they paid the greatest sacrifice for freedom, for justice, for humanity, and our collective good.
The State murder her citizens in broad daylight, because they demand a just and working police because they ask for a working nation because they demand better leadership because they want an inclusive government. If this is a crime that deserves death as punishment, then what do we do? to the few who are responsible for the injustice, killing of innocent citizens, misappropriation, and mismanagement of our collective wealth, who are responsible for millions of children roaming the street hopelessly, behind the poor state of our education, health, and economic sector. reaping from the poor electricity and bad road, who for their selfish reasons, turn our dear nation to just a consuming nation, make of Naira and our passport worthless pamphlets. your response is as good as mine.
To our dear brothers, sisters, and friends, and all the brave, history will be kind to you, for discovering your mission and fulfilling it, for not being a coward, for rising above the limitations, for breaking the chain of oppression. Not only on these days we will remember you, but for the rest of our time here. While we continue from where you stop keep resting in power and may your blood continue to give every hand in your untimely death sleepless nights.
When I remember the #LekkiMassacre, Water run away from my eyes, When I remember the "Innocent Blood" on the tollgate water run away from my eyes when I remember the roles of the Sanwolu and the Abuja conspiracy water run away in my eyes.
Keep Resting in Power, All Victims of #LekkiMassacre, #EndSARS, Police brutality. I remember you #PelumiOnifade and others.
Water run away from my eyes. they leave sorrow blood and tears.
By Ola Olawale
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