‘We Are Not All Criminals‘, Genevieve Nnaji Tells President Buhari In An Open Letter – #EndSARS—Infamous Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji, has written an open letter to President Buhari as regards the nationwide protest to #EndSARS.
Taking to her twitter page to share her thoughts on the movement, she urged the President to look into the matter.
The Genius Media recalls that over the past couple of days, youths, celebrities, musicians, statesmen have called for the dissolution of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, a Nigerian Police Force unit under the Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department.
Genevieve Nnaji wrote:
“An Open Letter to President Muhammadu Buhari
My niece was harassed by SARS for carrying a laptop. Her own laptop. She was slapped across the face for simply asking why her laptop was being seized. At only 13, she had to deal with police brutality. Complaints were made and nothing was done. No one is spared and we are all affected.
Mr. President, this is the current state of your country.
The stability of a nation is largely dependent on leadership. And every head of house has one chance to build their legacy.
Sir, you’ve had two. What our country is today is a reflection of your leadership. Your legacy.
I’m getting weary and tired of being optimistic about change but even then I can’t complain. I am one of the privileged few but that doesn’t mean that I get to give up now.
So I will speak.
Mr President, it’s time to lead. I remain saddened by the fact that my country is only an incubator for greatness and not a habitat. The world is clearly moving on. With or without us. What will your legacy be when it’s all said and done? I aspire for mine to leave a mark and not a scar.
I urge you to speak to us because we are not mind readers. Your house is not in order and way far from stable. The people aren’t being empowered, neither are they being protected. Industries such as Entertainment and Technology that are currently boosting our economy and empowering the youth are being frustrated. All under your regime.
WE ARE NOT ALL CRIMINALS and shouldn’t be treated as such. If there is an increase in crime, it’s as a result of the increase in poverty. We honestly do not know the difference between the criminals and the law enforcers anymore. While there are clearly good people in the force, the bad ones are overshadowing them. The lack of value for human life in our country is disheartening and heartbreaking.”
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