Former Presidential candidate, Oby Ezekwesili has reacted to recent jail break in Benin, Edo state’s capital amid the #EndSARS protest.
The former Minister of Education who rubbished claims of #EndSARS protesters leading the jail break, also stressed the need for President Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to protect the rights of protesters.
Oby Ezekwesili further accused the government of coming up with out-dated strong-arm tactics.
She tweeted;
While young #EndSARS citizens point the country toward an innovative future that can compare to global standards, their government acts in opposite direction with their out-dated strong-arm tactics. What’s that game in Benin all about, @ProfOsinbajo @MBuhari ? Please stop.
I hope@NigeriaGov , Presidency @NGRPresident @MBuhari and his VP @ProfOsinbajo are aware of the international mechanisms the world now has for handling state-sanctioned crimes. Step up now and protect the rights of the #EndSARS protesters nationwide. You are not leading now.
Is it the same #EndSARS protesters we have all been watching all week, conducting their protests almost like a community renewal program by looking out for one another; that will suddenly go and break a prison in Benin? Please stop the expensive joke