Osinbajo Calms Protesters, Averts Impending Unrest in FCT

The Vice President plans to meet with village heads to find solutions to the crisis.

Assures them that President Muhammadu Buhari’s government is dedicated to the people.

The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday averted impending civil unrest when he alighted from his convoy to assuage protesters at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja,

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

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

The Vice President, who assured them that he would meet with the village leaders to find a lasting solution to the problem at hand urged the youth to seek more diplomatic ways of solving issues.

He also 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 which 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 began to chant his name and then made way for him to proceed to the airport.

Speaking to journalists, a protester who identified himself as Danlami Abdulgafar lauded Osinbajo for his humane nature, saying the Vice President understands and relates with the plight of ordinary Nigerians.

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“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.

Also speaking, a protester identified as 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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