Former Vice Presidential candidate, Peter Obi has reacted to the reported killings of peaceful protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate, Lagos and other parts of the country.
Writing on Twitter, the former governor condemned the killings, describing them as acts carried out by those without conscience.
He stated that it was unfortunate that those who were fighting to make the country better were being killed by the leaders of the country.
“The killing of peaceful protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate and other parts of the country yesterday is condemnable. It should not have happened.
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“To imagine that young people seeking to enthrone a better Nigeria where shot at even while they were singing the national anthem is unconscionable.
“We cannot be wasting precious lives that represent the foundation of our future. It is not just a loss to the families who are grieving, but the collective loss of our nation.
“My deepest condolences to the families and friends of all those affected. May their souls rest in peace and their memory a blessing.”
The killing of peaceful protesters at the Lekki Toll Gate and other parts of the country yesterday is condemnable. It should not have happened.
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) October 21, 2020
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