Aisha Yusufu And More On The EndSars Movement
As the #Endsars protests tear through Nigeria, touching every nook and cranny, one woman stands out among thousands of women who have taken it upon themselves to protest against police brutality and poor governance in Nigeria. Her name is Aisha Yusufu.
Who is Aisha Yusufu?
She rose to fame when pictures of a masked woman in hijab, kneeling or standing with a fist up in front of protesters began circulating on the internet. Since then, the majority of protesting youth have looked to her as some sort of guiding sage, a woman dedicated to the fight and committed to executing it peacefully and with wisdom.
Inspiring Words From Aisha Yusufu
“What is life? Life is where a child of nobody can become somebody without knowing anybody”
“We should never assign a tribe or religion to thugs. What we should assign to them is thuggery. The thugs that attacked protesters at Berger Abuja today must simply be known as the thugs they are.
#EndSars
#EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeria
#SARSMUSTEND #EndSWAT”
“They hire hoodlums to win elections.
They hire hoodlums to disperse protesters.
They impoverished citizens and then turn them into willing tools as hoodlums. Time to ensure these sets of rulers never smell power in Nigeria
#EndSars
#EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeria #SARSMUSTEND”
“I grew up a very angry Nigerian. I watched citizens being brutalized on the streets by the military. I hated corruption, poverty and injustice. Honestly these youths have been very civil and remained unprovoked despite the government’s provocation.
#SARSMUSTEND #EndSWAT”
“When journalists started reaching out to me I immediately let them know this protest is that of the youth organizing it and they are the ones to speak. Do you know what I found?
The foreign press are immediately happy to talk to them, the local not as much.
We have an inclusion problem!”
“How can one person be collecting the money meant for people who really face Hardship in Nigeria and say it is “allowance”. They already live in their own mansions and probably watch TV rather than read newspapers. So what’s the Newspaper & Hardship allowance for?
#ENDNASS #EndSWAT #SWATMUSTEND”
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“Good morning
Let it be known that I, Aisha Yesufu, am not interested in being in any committee. The streets is where I belong, not the table. That’s my strength! Let those who are good at the table be put forth.
We must always put our best foot forward!
#SARSMUSTEND
#EndSARS”
All tweets from @AishaYesufu
Recent Update On The EndSars Movement
- Protests continue across the country.
- Nigerian youth vow to stop the protests from becoming political.
- The Nigerian Army pledges allegiance to President Buhari, warns against troublemakers.
- Anonymous hacks the Nigerian police database, leaks officers house addresses and emails. (Unconfirmed)
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Women’s Contribution To The EndSars Movement
Although the majority of SARS victims are male, women and girls all over the country have joined in the protests; their voices matching those of their male counterparts in volume and weight. Some of these women and girls have been arrested, beaten and taken to prison by rogue officers of the Nigerian police. Some of these women are nursing mothers. Yet, they stand with their arms held high to say #EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeria.
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EndSars Protests And The Silence Of Our Parents
For most Nigerian youths at home, the mantra of our parents is this: “stay out of trouble” “your voice doesn’t count”. We believe that they have been beaten into submission by an oppressive government and society. The average Nigerian parent teaches respect and obedience against the more valuable morality and values.
The new generation of Nigerians have refused to inherit that silence: The same silence that has created the Nigeria that we all see now. They have decided that enough is enough, taking to the streets with tears in their eyes and placards raised high. Peacefully protesting against injustice, corruption and extra judicial killings. Some say that this is a generation to be proud of, they are right.
Final Word: According to Aisha Yusufu, The youth now have the government where they want them. They are doing great so far. My advice to the protesters is this: keep your eyes on the target, violence, name calling and people blaming is inimical to the success of the protest. Everything you do should be peaceful and within your civil rights as citizens of Nigeria. God bless The Nigerian Youth!
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