Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has called on President Bola Tinubu to pardon individuals incarcerated over the 2020 #EndSARS protests. The demonstrations, led by Nigerian youths against police brutality, resulted in the damage of police stations and offices, leading to numerous arrests.
Sani made his appeal during a special Democracy Day dinner at the State House Conference Centre in Abuja. He argued that those who participated in the #EndSARS protests should be regarded as champions of democracy, akin to those who fought for democratic principles in Nigeria, including himself and his peers.
The event was attended by President Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, and other high-profile officials, including the Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and various state governors. Sani emphasized that the spirit of resilience shown by the #EndSARS protesters was in line with the lessons learned from President Tinubu’s own dedication to democracy.