Six years after the #EndSARS demonstrations, actor and comedian Mr Macaroni says many of the issues that sparked the protests remain unresolved.
In a post on X on Tuesday, he remembered those who died during protests against police brutality and extrajudicial killings, including the events of October 20, 2020.
He also raised concerns about insecurity, poverty, hunger, corruption and divisions among Nigerians.
“Six years later, we are still dealing with insecurity, hunger, poverty, lack of proper health care and the highest level of corruption and impunity,” he wrote, adding that Nigerians were more divided at a time when unity was needed most.
He urged citizens to recognise their collective influence and resist allowing a small group of people to undermine the country’s prospects.
A report by the Lagos State Judicial Panel of Inquiry into the Lekki incident recorded nine people as dead and four as missing and presumed dead.
Those listed among the deceased were Victor Sunday Ibanga, Abuta Solomon, Jide, Olalekan Abideen Ashafa, Olamilekan Ajasa, Kolade Salami, Folorunsho Olabisi, Kenechukwu Ugoh and Nathaniel Solomon.
The four people reported missing and presumed dead were Abiodun Adesanya, Ifeanyi Nicholas Eji, Tola and Wisdom.
Mr Macaroni was among the public figures who spoke out during the #EndSARS movement. Six years on, his comments reflect continuing concerns about the conditions many Nigerians hoped would improve. May all those who lost their lives during the protests rest in peace.
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