• About Us
  • AKIP
  • Live TV
  • Our Programs
  • Latest News
    • Church News
    • Politics
    • Foreign News
    • Security
  • Airtime
  • From GM’s Desk
  • Church of Nigeria
  • Contact
Facebook Twitter Instagram
  • AKIP
  • From GM’s Desk
  • Live TV
Facebook Twitter Instagram
Advent Cable Network Nigeria Advent Cable Network Nigeria
  • Home
  • About Us
  • AKIP
  • Latest News
    • Church News
    • Politics
    • Security
    • Foreign News
    • Sport
  • Live TV
  • Our Programs
  • Airtime
  • Church of Nigeria
  • Contact
Donate
Advent Cable Network Nigeria Advent Cable Network Nigeria
Home»ACNN News Update»Luther King’s Daughter, US Lawmaker, Others Ask Buhari To Release Jailed Protesters, Journalists
ACNN News Update

Luther King’s Daughter, US Lawmaker, Others Ask Buhari To Release Jailed Protesters, Journalists

ACNN TVBy ACNN TVDecember 11, 2020No Comments2 Mins Read
Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email WhatsApp
Share
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email WhatsApp

Global activists and celebrities have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to direct the release of all #EndSARS protesters, as well as activists and journalists jailed in various parts of the country.

They made the call in an open letter dated December 10, 2020, and addressed to the President – a copy of which was sighted by Channels Television on Thursday.

The 60 activists and celebrities, under the auspices of Diaspora Rising, asked President Buhari to ensure the reinstatement of the international passports, bank accounts, and other items seized from the jailed persons.

They demanded that the military, security, and intelligence officers found culpable in the incident at the Lekki toll plaza, either giving the order or carrying out the shooting, must be made to face the consequences of their actions.

Signatories to the letter included Reverend Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr; US activist Opal Tometi; as well as actors Danny Glover and Kerry Washington.

Swedish teenage eco-warrior Greta Thunberg, singer Alicia Keys, civil rights campaigner Angela Davis, US congresswoman Ilhan Omar, and Nigerian-American rapper Jidenna, among others, also signed the letter.

According to them, the President should allow a transparent investigation by human rights monitors into the actions that led to the shooting at the Lekki tollgate and ensure the findings are published by media outfits accredited nationally and internationally.

The signatories also called on the President to support peaceful demonstrations in any part of the country to allow citizens to exercise their constitutional right to protest.

“As people who have supported the Black Lives Matter movement in the United States and throughout the diaspora, we cannot be silent when similar atrocities take place in African countries.

“We demand respect for the Nigerian people, especially as they engage in their constitutional right to protest grave injustices,” part of the letter read.

It added, ”As President of the world’s most populous Black republic, you assume a leadership role on the global stage. Nigeria matters.

“We expect nothing short of care for your people and concern for the reputation of your country. As Nigeria is a major powerhouse for the continent of Africa, you must know, President Buhari, that your response has exponential implications for the continent and the African diaspora.”

Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email WhatsApp

Related Posts

Deborah: Can, Plateau, Benue Churches Adamant, Insist On Sunday Protest

May 18, 2022

Church of Nigeria Receives Over 35 Orthodox Anglican Church Bishops And Clergy Who Returned To The Fold

May 15, 2022

Bishop Kukah Calls For Calm, Seeks Punishment For Killers Of Female Student In Sokoto

May 12, 2022
Add A Comment

Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

Recent Posts

My Wedding Testimony By Bishop Obi Of Nnewi Diocese

May 20, 2022

Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby condemns killing of Deborah Samuel

May 19, 2022

EBIRIEN BOWS OUT AS BISHOP OF NIGER DELTA

May 18, 2022

HAVING A FAITHFUL AND FRUITFUL ANGLICAN MINISTRY UNDER GOD

May 18, 2022

Deborah: Can, Plateau, Benue Churches Adamant, Insist On Sunday Protest

May 18, 2022
Advent Cable Network Nigeria

ACNNTV is the Televangelism arm of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) with focus to keep the orthodox faith alive through development of inspiring and life changing broadcast products.

Facebook Twitter Instagram
Quick Links
  • About Us
  • AKIP
  • Board of Management
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
Quick Links
  • Our Programs
  • Program Rates
  • From GM’s Desk
  • Live TV

Subscribe to Updates

Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

© 2022 Anglican Cable Network Nigeria,Abuja. Designed by Dominion Web.

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.