Osinbajo averts impending unrest, calms FCT protesters – TheNigerialawyer

…Plans to meet with village heads to resolve crisis

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday averted what was an
impending civil unrest when he alighted from his convoy to assuage
protesters in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.

The Vice President who was headed to Ekiti state for the launch
of the National Home Grown School Feeding scheme ran into the
protesters who had barricaded the road, he alighted from his car
and had a chat with the irate youths who began chanting his name
soon as he was identified.

The protesters comprising mainly of young men and some women
from Gbayi village were protesting at Gossa, the alleged invasion
of their land by the Nigerian Military, urged the Vice President to
intervene in the issue.

Responding to their plea, the Vice President assured them that
he would meet with the village leaders to find lasting solution to
the problem at hand.

He urged the youth to seek more diplomatic ways of solving
issues. He assured them that President Muhammadu Buhari’s
government is dedicated to the people and that the dividend of
democracy will be enjoyed by all.

The protesters said if they had known that the Vice President
was going to ply the road they would not have acted in the manner
which they did.

Thereafter, the youths once again began to chant his name and
then made way for the Vice President to proceed to the airport.

Speaking to the media, a protester who identified himself as
Danlami Abdulgafar praised Prof. Osinbajo for his humane nature. He
said the Vice President understands and relates with the plight of
ordinary Nigerians.

“Imagine that all Nigerians politicians are like Prof.
(Osinbajo), this country would have succeeded since the 70s. He
came down from his vehicle and he addressed us, in fact we were
happy that he accorded us so much respect.

Another protester, Gwatana Muktar said if it were to be any
other politician they would not even listen to the person. “You
know during campaign he visited almost all the villages and we saw
him first hand. He is a very humble man and God will continue to
bless him,” he said.

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