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When they fail to listen, they fall hard.

I said it that it is over for Sowore the moment he joined politics. Every activism is now viewed as a disgruntled opposition. He built a very huge profile over the years and destroyed it overnight--exactly where they want him.

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Loandbehold:
It's really disappointing to see how the protesters in Abuja treated Sowore. This guy has literally been fighting the government of Nigeria and has tried his best to stir the people to take matters into their hands and protest. He was even locked up for the cause.

He joined politics to try to fight them but yet some Nigerians are against him. They tagged him "just like every other politician". He's not like others. He went in there to fight them. Let's not lose sight of that. He might have made some errors just like everyone of us. But time and time again, he always stood by the people. He never turned on the people but now that he and several others have succeeded in waking the sleeping giant, the people are trying to turn against him.

In as much as you might have something against him, at least, show the man some respect. He has done enough to warrant it and he shouldn't be treated like that.

Sowore, "forgive them for they know not what they do," and don't loose faith in the people. We need you in this fight wether we like it or not. Keep up the good work and don't let this little hiccup deter you. There are a lot more people that support you and will continue to support you. Your service is appreciated.
#appreciatesowore


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XpNymShJ1I

Ur opinion (s) don't count. Go and meet those protesters and share ur opinion with them.

Soro soke werey!!

meetme01:
If he was accepted to the rally, the focus would change and govt may use force which might lead to extra judicial killing and clamping down on posters with DSS or Army.

It was done to avoid any political undertone. He would use the platform to push for revolution which would actually come as the protest persist. You can see the government is finding it hard to pitch the protest to anyone. NO LEADER protest. That's the consensus and awesome strategy.

If Sowore is disgruntled, he should understand what the protest is all about and respect the views of the youth.

Wise words. Spoken like the true son of your father

Sowore contested and lost, but he refused to accept his failed adventure at the polls, he turned into a sour loser preaching revolution and the destruction of Nigeria.

End SARS protest is not for the destruction of Nigeria, it's for a strong and better Nigeria.

Sowore's agenda is not a Nigerian agenda, of course, he's trying to ride on the END Sars bandwagon when in fact his agenda is part of the problem and not the solution.

Even his SR is now a fake news and anti social government hating propaganda tabloid.

He should leave End SARS alone and continue with his failed and destructive revolution rubbish.

Loandbehold:
whatever happened 2015 has since passed and he was not the determining factor for Buhari winning the election then. He is a good man with good intentions, let's not pretend like someone else is going to become president without becoming a politician. We will still elect a politician at the end of the day. The devil you know is better than the angel you don't know and he is no devil. He has a track record of doing the best to hold the government accountable. I'll take him anyday and anytime over anybody.

Whether he's a good man or not. His involvement in the protest will depict a political undertone and look like Sowore led revolution, and then the government will go full bloody on protesters. This protest is better off without a leader, let the voice or the weeping masses prevail

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ethicallyright:
I'm getting tired of the hype surrounding this hijab wearing woman.

I don't give a damn about the Political activism of any person who is a slave to religion. Politics and religion are intertwined in this country.

It's hypocritical to go about fighting to end SARS fully clothed in the regalia that Hisbah police in some Northern States recommend for women .

Fight to make those women and minorities suppressed by your religion in Northern States to be free first all and you won't have people vote for candidates whose only qualification is being a devout faithful.

The concerns about Arabic writings in the emblem of the Nigerian Army is the same fountain which my worries flow from.

A woman who wears a dress stereotyped as suicide bombs hiding linen by enslaved Middle Eastern Women in bondage of extremism can never be the STATUTE OF LIBERTY of a secular nation that has suffered from terrorism.

I don't fucking do sentiments neither do I subscribe to herd mentality. My signature states clearly the bane of always trying to be politically correct.

CodeTemplar , Iamplato

So because she's a Muslim, she has no right to join a protest, except if she takes off her hijab to make you happy? Did she at any time complain to you that anybody forced her to wear a hijab? That woman I hear is even from Delta state and I believe an outspoken radical like herself does not need your help to take off her hijab if that's what she wants.

The #EndSARS or #EndPoliceBrutality protest is about human rights and freedom. You claim to support the cause being championed by the protest on one hand, but you on the other hand, do not think the woman, a fellow protester deserves her right to her religious freedom?

I never in any way gave the woman any hype, I only called out some bigoted fellows who openly showed prejudice against the woman because of her religion. But then again, even if the woman gets any hype from anyone, how is that your business? Why does it hurt you that a woman on hijab is being hyped? If that's your definition of being politically incorrect, then I'm sorry, you're wrong, that just hate and bigotry.

ethicallyright:
No one had seen terrorism in Nigeria pre Jonathan era so it was normal to think that he was a weak president. The Federal Capital Territory was bombed almost everyday. The Police Headquarters, United Nations building etc were all bombed. Boko Haram attacked Kano and other Northern States not even in the North East.

The soldiers were also complaining of inferior weapons and once they even claimed " tactical manoeuvre " when the Boko Haram fighters pursued them away from the Lake Chad. Chibok girls were kidnapped and even the United States were angry with Jonathan.

Sowore and every other person with the interest of Nigeria at heart could not change government through any other means apart from elections.

Everybody did not think about Buhari's economic policies while he was Head of State. They thought about his disciplined nature as even foreign observers have noted that his period as Head of State witnessed the least amount of crimes in Nigeria. He was successful with War against Indiscipline in 1984 and even the most stubborn people were afraid to exhibit simple bad behaviors like jumping queues.

A person with a military background to defeat terrorism and a history of discipline to quench the burning fire of corruption was the prerequisite for the next Nigerian President. Only Buhari fulfilled that qualification then and that was why he became President.

Sowore didn't support Buhari he supported change .

You are a wise Man Sir

@ Obailala, Aisha Yesufu is from Edo state

Eriokanmi:
he supported same govt in 2015 remember? He's a flip-flopper

Most people supported Buhari in 2015 and that was done in a bid to save Nigeria as of that time because it was clear Jonathan wasn't doing what he should. No one can see tomorrow,if we knew this idiot called buhari was giving empty promises we would have stoned him there and then.So I am sorry your reason is not reasonably valid because when sowore saw that APC is stupid government/party he decided to run against them.guess what buhari won second time.so who ever has anything against sowore because of APC is just misguided. So far sowore is the only man I see who is ready to risk his life for the government.do your analysis will. Sorry for any typo, I dey protest ground.

obailala:
So because she's a Muslim, she has no right to join a protest, except if she takes off her hijab to make you happy? Did she at any time complain to you that anybody forced her to wear a hijab? That woman I hear is even from Delta state and I believe an outspoken radical like herself does not need your help to take off her hijab if that's what she wants.

The #EndSARS or #EndPoliceBrutality protest is about human rights and freedom. You claim to support the cause being championed by the protest on one hand, but you on the other hand, do not think the woman, a fellow protester deserves her right to her religious freedom?

I never in any way gave the woman any hype, I only called out some bigoted fellows who openly showed prejudice against the woman because of her religion. But then again, even if the woman gets any hype from anyone, how is that your business? Why does it hurt you that a woman on hijab is being hyped? If that's your definition of being politically incorrect, then I'm sorry, you're wrong, that just hate and bigotry.

You're domiciled in Britain and I understand you know what human rights mean.

Would this woman protest against the conviction of a homosexual person or the incessant blasphemy executions going on in Northern States where her religion is dominant?

She is a political activist and not a human rights activist. Liberty means total freedom and can only be pushed through secularity, a trait she clearly lacks.

I have no problem with her protesting, my concern is making her the face of the protest.

ThatFairGuy1:
God bless Sowore and the likes(us) for booting GEJ's clueless ass outta office in 2015.

It's not hard to recognize a PDP sympathizer. They always put the love of their party above that of Nigeria. Ass thinkers

I have always maintained that it is crass stupidity and sheer madness to see a seemingly bad situation and then deliberately decide to get out of it by consciously going to or embracing an even worse alternative!

Jonathan's government had its lapses that needed improvement. However, choosing Buhari as the alternative was and still remains absolute stupidity and myopia as we clearly see today. So it's not just about booting out a corrupt government, what did you replace it with? An even more corrupt, autocratic, nepotism-laden government with a vicious, despotic yet unaware and most clueless president! Tueh!

manikspears:
Most people supported Buhari in 2015 and that was done in a bid to save Nigeria as of that time because it was clear Jonathan wasn't doing what he should. No one can see tomorrow,if we knew this idiot called buhari was giving empty promises we would have stoned him there and then. So I am sorry your reason is not reasonably valid because when sowore saw that APC is stupid government/party he decided to run against them.guess what buhari won second time.so who ever has anything against sowore because of APC is just misguided. So far sowore is the only man I see who is ready to risk his life for the government.do your analysis will. Sorry for any typo, I dey protest ground.

You see the bold part, na ignorant stubbornness been make una close eye still support this calamity! All the evidence plus his antecedents that were brought to your attention what did you do with them? Una say na fighting corruption abi? E don be but there is no justification that can hold water. Admit foolishness and stupidity in 2015 and move on, don't claim anything about PDP/GEJ was so bad that you had to choose worse! Just stop it!

why will they push him out ,whether they like it or not this endsaars protest is a revolution and they got their strength from what sowore went through in the hands of the nigerian govt,if not for sowore before now no nigerian youth had the courage to speak against the govt not to talk of protest

PrincessJr:
@ Obailala, Aisha Yesufu is from Edo state

Oh okay Edo... Thought she was Deltan.. Thanks!

ethicallyright:
I'm getting tired of the hype surrounding this hijab wearing woman.

I don't give a damn about the Political activism of any person who is a slave to religion. Politics and religion are intertwined in this country.

It's hypocritical to go about fighting to end SARS fully clothed in the regalia that Hisbah police in some Northern States recommend for women .

Fight to make those women and minorities suppressed by your religion in Northern States to be free first all and you won't have people vote for candidates whose only qualification is being a devout faithful.

The concerns about Arabic writings in the emblem of the Nigerian Army is the same fountain which my worries flow from.

A woman who wears a dress stereotyped as suicide bombs hiding linen by enslaved Middle Eastern Women in bondage of extremism can never be the STATUTE OF LIBERTY of a secular nation that has suffered from terrorism.

I don't fucking do sentiments neither do I subscribe to herd mentality. My signature states clearly the bane of always trying to be politically correct.

CodeTemplar , Iamplato

Intelligent analysis.


I said it earlier but they think I hate her for being Muslim. I don't give a fvck whatever she chooses to worship but she would have problem with Nigeria if she keeps that hijab on.

The east, south and west will stand against her and not allow her lead them.


I also fear the leadership of women because it is clouded with sentiments and not logical wisdom. No offence though

ethicallyright:
You're domiciled in Britain and I understand you know what human rights mean.

Would this woman protest against the conviction of a homosexual person or the incessant blasphemy executions going on in Northern States where her religion is dominant?

She is a political activist and not a human rights activist. Liberty means total freedom and can only be pushed through secularity, a trait she clearly lacks.

I have no problem with her protesting, my concern is making her the face of the protest.

So because she's a Muslim, she has no right to join a protest, except if she takes off her hijab to make you happy? Did she at any time complain to you that anybody forced her to wear a hijab? That woman I hear is even from Delta state and I believe an outspoken radical like herself does not need your help to take off her hijab if that's what she wants.

The #EndSARS or #EndPoliceBrutality protest is about human rights and freedom. You claim to support the cause being championed by the protest on one hand, but you on the other hand, do not think the woman, a fellow protester deserves her right to her religious freedom?

I never in any way gave the woman any hype, I only called out some bigoted fellows who openly showed prejudice against the woman because of her religion. But then again, even if the woman gets any hype from anyone, how is that your business? Why does it hurt you that a woman on hijab is being hyped? If that's your definition of being politically incorrect, then I'm sorry, you're wrong, that just hate and bigotry.

obailala:
So because she's a Muslim, she has no right to join a protest, except if she takes off her hijab to make you happy? Did she at any time complain to you that anybody forced her to wear a hijab? That woman I hear is even from Delta state and I believe an outspoken radical like herself does not need your help to take off her hijab if that's what she wants.

The #EndSARS or #EndPoliceBrutality protest is about human rights and freedom. You claim to support the cause being championed by the protest on one hand, but you on the other hand, do not think the woman, a fellow protester deserves her right to her religious freedom?

I never in any way gave the woman any hype, I only called out some bigoted fellows who openly showed prejudice against the woman because of her religion. But then again, even if the woman gets any hype from anyone, how is that your business? Why does it hurt you that a woman on hijab is being hyped? If that's your definition of being politically incorrect, then I'm sorry, you're wrong, that just hate and bigotry.

You don't understand what he is saying that is why you all are arguing, understanding is key to knowing.

He is right


I won't be surprised if her opposing buhari is all part of their political game. You can't trust in this country, every person has a price.


When dealing with politics and people you have to be a step or more ahead of your people.

If their plan A fails, Nigerians will help them win plan B.


If you understand their moves you will win but if you don't, you will help them win

obailala:
A lot of people justifying the chasing of Sowore cited a reason that he helped bring PMB to power. But what these folks do not know is that chasing Sowore for this reason only makes the protest look political, i.e. pro-GEJ/PDP and anti-PMB/APC.

Sowore is a politician and it's very dangerous for a politician to lead a protest of this magnitude. If Sowore is allowed to hijack the protest, the FG will then tag the protest political and the FG will now have a valid reason to forcefully clamp down on the protesters.

Some people believe that Sowore is angry because he lost the presidential election to BUHARI.

IamPlato:
You don't understand what he is saying that is why you all are arguing, understanding is key to knowing.

He is right


I won't be surprised if her opposing buhari is all part of their political game. You can't trust in this country, every person has a price.


When dealing with politics and people you have to be a step or more ahead of your people.

If their plan A fails, Nigerians will help them win plan B.


If you understand their moves you will win but if you don't, you will help them win

You're probably right, I dont understand the point he's making. If the point is that her intention may be political, then the point should be echoed loudly. But what i understand from his statement is that he isn't comfortable with the fact that a hijab adorning woman is being elevated as the face of a multi-religious, multi-ethnic, multi-tribal, apolitical protest. That it would have been more acceptable to all if the 'face of the protest' was a bit more secular, in line with Nigeria's secular state.

Ayed44:
Sowore is a politician and it's very dangerous for a politician to lead a protest of this magnitude. If Sowore is allowed to hijack the protest, the FG will then tag the protest political and the FG will now have a valid reason to forcefully clamp down on the protesters.

Some people believe that Sowore is angry because he lost the presidential election to BUHARI.

Well, those people are wrong. Sowore has been angry with IBB, Abacha, OBJ, Yaradua and GEJ, people who he didnt lose any election to... He has also been angry with Buhari from day 1, even before he chose to contest in 2019.... SO its a crying shame if anyone actually thinks 2019 election is the reason behind Sowore's activism which has been in full gear since the 80's.

I get the point though about Sowore's presence being risky since fellows in government will see it as a political protest. But that is inevitable; for protests like this to have any impact, the participation of all and sundry is necessary.

Loandbehold:
Oshiomole didn't fight the government. He fought his opposition.
He was always a snake and will forever be a snake.

Then nobody is fighting the government.
Sowore is also fighting the opposition.
Sowore is even worse because he is fighting anyone who is blocking his
political progress.

Sowore has been fighting since his university days. He has fought almost all regimes. He never picked any side and kept quiet when things weren't going well. He always spoke out. He has tried riling up the youths for a long, long time. We were just not ready until now. And the #EndSARS protest is a very commendable movement but that's not enough. They've dissolved SARS but people are still chanting #EndSARS. His movement would have been the best because it is/was vague enough to cover basically every issue. He should at least be respected for that. He should never be prevented from participating in anything. He has every right to protest just like every other citizen so pushing him is a No No.

It doesn't matter if he has been fighting from his womb, his aim is very clear.
Seizing power to enact the agenda of his foreign sponsors.

He can protest on his own, nobody his holding him back.
But he cannot hijack what doesn't belong to him.

benji93:
What a bunch of crap. He chose the wrong side? Is there any sort thing as a wrong side? Your reasoning is quite pathetic and borderline shameful honestly. I wouldn't anyone reason him as the a potential president? Is he not a citizen with some accomplishment? Those leaders that you support so fervently, what have they done to advance this country? Under Jonathan, people were getting away with stealing billions of dollars. Money was going missing everywhere. The man couldn't keep his house in order. He lost control. If you want to keep that kind of president, then you need serious help. On the other hand there was Buhari who was notable for his discipline. It wasn't a bad decision to consider him then, despite the fact that it was glaring that he may not sophisiticated enough to handle the Nigeria of this time. Most people believed what we needed was someoene who could be ruthless with rooting out corruption. He was the only one at that time with that kind of reputation. When some of you guys talk about the fact that the level of suffering then wasn't as much, but you forget that when you keep taking money out of the coffers uncontrollably, during rainy days, you will definitely suffer. The government of jonathan played a major role in our suffering today. The clueless people in all their greed did not cosnider the fact that the Oil prices may take a disastrous nosedive. Perhaps if they had the best interest of nigerians at heart, they could have saved in anticipation of the fall of the price of Oil. Most Nigerians live in the moment. Chop i chop we say. As long as you give me 5k today, no Wahala, carry go. Do whatever you wan do. I repeat, i have never at anypoint thought Buhari could handle the current Nigeria, i mean with respect to facilitating the start up of industries e.t.c. But he was the most capable person to deal with corruption then ,something which has always been the problem. if he comes in an addresses that full on, and at least get the people to stop behaving like greedy animals, perhaps some other leader can do something else like changing our education system, encouraging the establishment of industries e,t,c. But he's failed in what was most expected of him. It may be impossible to find any leader that stands for everything needed to solve our problems, but we could get one that's most competent for one aspect at one time, then usher in another person most competent for something else at another time. What am i even saying self. Perhaps you don't even understand my point. The long and short of this is, it's nobody's fault that the most competent people are not vying for the highest government offices. So the rssult is you end up having to choose the better of two evils or the most competent specifically or generally, but that person could be an average leader if you look in more deeply. Perhaps some of the competent ones can come out and start participating. It will be ytough to displace those old greedy guards, but we'll keep pushing until they go back to where they belong-retirement homes. . Stop this Jonathan/Buhari argument. It's gone stale. I find it hard that a lot of Nigerians are stuck on this ussue. Sadly it reflects our mentality. Note i am only addressing the point oyu made about belonging to the wrong side.

You wrote quite an epistle but it's OK.

Talking about living in the now, do I come off to you as someone who is interested in a govt that wants to live for now?

One thing I seem to be angry about GEJ's loss is not because I gained one naira from his govt but because he ran a govt with direction. He formulated policies that if he had stayed to implement them, Nigeria would be better for it on the long run.

About corruption, GEJ creates BVN, IPPIS, TSA, and other policies. This how you fight corruption systematically not by brutish force.

Buhari has terrible record in economy, nepotism, religious bigotry and abuse of human right from his first regime as head of state. Those records made him to not be a better candidate than GEJ and Sowore was supposed to know better than support Buhari over GEJ.

That's why I'm angry with him.

Did Jonathan reverse his decision?

hotwax:
we protested oil subsidy and jonathan was to reverse his decision

Cyberterror:
The only thing I liked about Sowore was that he helped us to remove the corruption-infested regime of Jonathan. But since then, he has lost his way believing the government should have compensated him with an office.

So u have cured Nigeria of corruption

I am sorry for the epistle. Na vex i take write am . I guess i cna be informal now. I will have to disagree on the policies. The good of a policy is in its implementation. People like Diezani were carting away with billions, under his nose. I suppose he needed 4 years to put forward policies and 4 more years for implementation.

Awol1:
You wrote quite an epistle but it's OK.

Talking about living in the now, do I come off to you as someone who is interested in a govt that wants to live for now?

One thing I seem to be angry about GEJ's loss is not because I gained one naira from his govt but because he ran a govt with direction. He formulated policies that if he had stayed to implement them, Nigeria would be better for it on the long run.

About corruption, GEJ creates BVN, IPPIS, TSA, and other policies. This how you fight corruption systematically not by brutish force.

Buhari has terrible record in economy, nepotism, religious bigotry and abuse of human right from his first regime as head of state. Those records made him to not be a better candidate than GEJ and Sowore was supposed to know better than support Buhari over GEJ.

That's why I'm angry with him.

The protesters sending him awway was a remarkable move. The moment a politician joins, the government will send military and tag everyone terrorists. Sowore shd know better.

mushystuff:
You see the bold part, na ignorant stubbornness been make una close eye still support this calamity! All the evidence plus his antecedents that were brought to your attention what did you do with them? Una say na fighting corruption abi? E don be but there is no justification that can hold water. Admit foolishness and stupidity in 2015 and move on, don't claim anything about PDP/GEJ was so bad that you had to choose worse! Just stop it!

If you read my write up with intelligence, you wouldn't reply that way. Jonathan is not saint and his period was a complete failure too.so don't here and say rubbish.who did you support during the 2015 election,I dare you to say and let me give you my analysis.i supported the wrong candidate so what? It is a wrong I am correcting at the moment but I wouldn't Jonathan is nothing to write home about.

SOFTENGR:
See SARS for your back!
Sorry, swat



No fall from the chairs

Laiyelaiye i no fit fall. I dey kampe!

bmdthemixer:
will u b coming down down from the chair every time ni

Na soooo! I go dey come down jare. So that nobody go take am without my consent.