Naija pastor, Tunde Bakare, don warn against the arrest and freezing of bank accounts of some of the EndSARS protesters by the federal government.
On November 4, the Central Bank of Nigeria obtain order from the Federal High Court Abuja to freeze the accounts of 19 persons and a public affairs company linked to the #EndSARS protests.
Pastor Tunde Bakare don join other naija people dem to condemn the move, im yarn dis tori for his church on Sunday, November 15.
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“Some of the actions recently taken by the government on the heels of the #EndSARS protests may need to be reversed sooner rather than later in our collective best interest so that they do not trigger further protests.
Among such policy actions is the freezing of the accounts of young Nigerians who reportedly sponsored the protests. While I admit that, under our extant laws, banks may freeze an account upon an ex parte order granted to a law enforcement agency by a court of competent jurisdiction for the purpose of an investigation, these provisions of our Law should not be used to intimidate Nigerian youth simply because they engaged in and promoted protests against the inactions of government
Targeting and arresting citizens on trumped-up charges, deploying court probes as a tool of intimidation, and generally eroding our fragile peace, are deeply worrisome signs of regression.”
To extend the olive branch to the youth in one breath and to deprive the youth of the right to freedom of movement and property as enshrined in our constitution in another breath, will send confusing signals and cast doubts in their minds regarding the sincerity of the government.”
