Over the past few days in Nigeria, the youths in one voice have sent a message loud and clear to the federal government to put an #End to police brutality in the country and also end the Special Anti-robbery Squad of the police force(EndSARS). The government seem to be listening to their plight and have asked that a judicial panel be set up across the nation to listen to grievances of people who have been victims of police brutality.
The government in its memo said youth representatives should be included in the panel to enable the youths have a say in an issue that is of utmost importance to them. Selecting credible Youths for the panel seems to be more difficult than anyone would have thought. Over the past few days a portal has been open for youths to drop their nomination on who they consider credible enough to represent them at the judicial panel. A few Nigerian celebrities have made the cut following their huge involvement in the EndSARS Protest and we would be sharing a few with you.
- Falz: Rapper Folarin Falana aka “Falz” has over the last few days displayed a high level of leadership, intelligence and patriotic spirit. The hip hop star has shown the world that he is a multifaceted king and we are super proud. The Badh Guys crooner over the last few days has been a leading voice of the #EndSARS protest, worn his legal wig and has also been a major activist spearheading the EndSARS protest. His level of empathy, patriotism and leadership most definitely makes him a worthy candidate to occupy the judicial panel and represent the youths.
- FK Abudu: Feyikemi Abudu is one of the major faces behind the EndSARS movement in Nigeria. Feyikemi, in collaboration with feminist_co, which means a coalition of feminists and several individuals on social media has joined hands in seeing to the release of several arrested protesters from detention, disbursing funds for the treatment of injured protesters, mobilizing, engaging, and encouraging protesters. With her leadership skill, she has shown that she can also roll up her sleeves and get to work when the need arises. We Stan her for the Judicial panel.
- Aisha Yesufu: The socio-political activist is a strong force when it comes to speaking up and demanding for justice. Throughout the protest, one of the trending pictures was of a woman wearing a hijab with her cross-sling bag hung across her chest, standing with her legs apart, holding a power fist aloft as a symbol of defiance and resolve. Aisha beat all odds, tear gas and police harassment to lead the EndSARS protest in Abuja and has remained at the forefront of the movement. She is a must for the Judicial panel.
- Banky W: Banky W has been a major player in projecting the EndSARS movement from social media to the main protest ground. The singer and politician have donated funds, food and data to protesters to encourage them to keep on the fight. Banky who competed for public office in 2019 seems to have a huge knowledge of how the political landscape works and is a perfect fit for the panel.
- Mr Macaroni: Debo is a comedian who over the years has gained popularity with his funny skits on social media. In the past week, the online sensation has wowed fans with his level of leadership, patriotism, and his resolve for a better Nigeria. He has slept overnight at protest grounds, donated food and money to protesters and has also been a vocal powerhouse in this struggle.
- Segalinks: Way before the protest began Awosanya has been a major force to reckon with on the issue of police brutality. He has spearheaded the release of several people arrested by the police force. The Human right activist for over 10 years has used his platform SIAF Nigeria to secure the release of citizens from police custody and also speak up against all forms of injustice.
- Rinu Savvy: The best words to describe this petit activist will be “small but mighty”. The first thought of the average person when you meet Rinu is a person who cannot fight but trust me she is a force of nature that cannot be silenced. She spoke on behalf of protesters, addressed politicians, and camped on the streets overnight in a bid to protest SARS brutality. This young woman was at the forefront of the #EndSARSProtest. She took them by storm both on her Twitter feed and on the streets of Lagos. Her photo is one of the iconic images from this protest.
- Pamilerin Adegoke: Dr Pam Pam is all about bants and cruise on Twitter. The digital media strategist over the last few days have shown a serious side to himself and it is all about fighting against police brutality. He has spoken on behalf of protesters, addressed politicians, and camped on the streets overnight in a bid to protest SARS brutality. This young man was at the forefront of the #EndSARSProtest.
- Wizkid: Starboy is more than just a hitmaker and a singer. He is what we would call the man of the people. The singer over the last few days has actively used his platform and followership to speak against police brutality in Nigeria. The singer has called out the president, the Lagos state governor and has been in a battle of words with one of the president’s aides over the EndSARS movement. He was one of the people who led the London EndSARS protest and has actively spoken with international media on the issue.
- Tacha: The reality TV star has shown that she is more than just a pretty face as she has brains to back them up too. Since the EndSARS protest began she has been a headliner in the struggle contributing her time, her finances and her voice to amplify the movement. The TV star has called out public office holders, led a protest and has spoken with international media on the issue.
- Davido: OBO deserves a sit on the judicial panel looking at the major role he has played in the protest and the movement against police brutality in Nigeria. He was at the forefront of the Abuja protest, fought for the release of protesters arrested by the police and had also had a sit down with the IGP and the speaker of the federal house on the issue of police brutality in the country.
- Dotun Olakayode: The media personality has contributed greatly to the EndSARS movement. He was one of the many Nigerians who led the protest to the statehouse at Alausa, Ikeja Lagos. Online the OAP has made it a core job to educate and encourage everyone to join in the EndSARS protest.
Dotun - 2face Idibia: The music legend has been a major online protester and in social media language a Twitter warlord in the EndSARS struggle. He has encouraged everyone to keep fighting on in this struggle and hope for victory at the end. He has also donated to the movement and has called on his colleagues to do the same.
- Toyin Abraham: The Nollywood actress has been a key player in the EndSARS movement. She led a protest in her hometown in Ibadan along with other Nollywood stars in the city. She has called out public office holders to fight for the masses and has been actively involved in educating the grassroots on the need to be a part of the struggle.
- Mochievous:
Moe Odele, and the newly-formed Feminist Coalition, have raised a huge amount of money that has been judiciously used in the EndSARS protest. The funds have been used to provide a range of services such as legal support to those detained and charged with crimes they did not commit, funding for those who had lost families during the protests and food for those who were risking their lives every day in the face of a pandemic to exercise their right to lawfully protest their demands for better governance and police reform. They are also deeply accountable to the cause, endlessly providing a transparent breakdown on where the money from donations and sponsors go and accurately giving detailed information about the release of unlawfully detained protesters.
The recent massacre of young peaceful protesters the Lekki Toll-gate that took place last night October 20th will be remembered in the annals of history as the day the Government of Nigeria led by President Muhammadu Buhari became power-drunk decided to start hunting its own citizens who did nothing protested peacefully and demanded their right to live and justice. Nigeria bleeds!!! 
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