
Nigeria’s Minister of Youths and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, has pleaded with popular rapper, Naira Marley, to stop his protest scheduled to hold today against police brutality.
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The singer had earlier announced that the protest will begin by 9am at the second toll gate in Lagos.
Naira Marley, who had initially declined participation in any protest over fear of being imprisoned, added that the protest must be peaceful, and free from stealing or vandalism.
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His Tweet Read;
“So 9am tomorrow we move
2nd toll gate
Peaceful protest
No vandalism, no fights and no stealing.”
However, Dare took to his official Twitter handle to ask the Opotoyi crooner to stop the protest slated for today.
The minister noted that Naira Marley’s grievance is being addressed at the ‘highest level of government’.
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He tweeted,
“I urge you and other youth not to embark upon any protest. Your grievances are being addressed at the highest level of government. As the Minister in charge of youth, I know this is an issue that must be tackled. Government is doing just that.”
Responding to the ministers tweet, Naira Marley asked Mr Dare if he feel concerned about the youths.
The singer wrote;
“Ekale Sir. We have heard this before. Four times. Why will this time be different? Do you really care about the youth? Many of us have been killed and they harass us every day. What is the assurance this time? We need assurance,”
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