‘What was that’? ― Nigerians react to President Buhari’s speech

 

Reactions have started to trail President Muhammadu Buhari’s televised speech on the ongoing #EndSARS protests, and the breakdown of law and order nationwide. Nigeria has been rocked by #EndSARS protests carried out by youths protesting police brutality, with calls for President Buhari to address the nation in a live broadcast.

President Buhari finally addressed the nation in a televised speech on Thursday, where he addressed the international community, the youths, amongst other issues, but glaringly failed to mention the Lekki toll gate killings. In reaction, Nigerians took to Twitter to air their views on the President’s speech, here are some:

See some Reaction Below:

Please here is the Summary of the Speech -"youths, don't take my quietness for weakness, International World People Face your Front, Youth we are still shopping at Amazon, Police and Army you would be given Promotion soon, Nigerians, I don't have Joy ooo because am a Bad Boy.

— Amb. Gabriel Chidera Onyema (@OnyemaDeraGabby) October 23, 2020

Never had a more 'wasted 12mins' all my life...insensitive and useless speech..who gave the orders for people to be killed?.what's d repercussions of such blatant impunity?nobody was fired for lives wasted?.no compensation for victims family?..I wish I can"unwatch" it..

— Apst Johnson Suleman (@APOSTLESULEMAN) October 22, 2020

If you are thinking this, type me.😄😁😁 pic.twitter.com/zH5cbaO4Y4

— Stephen Akintayo (@eaglenationinc) October 22, 2020

Mr President has never disappointed me.

Nothing else can be lifeless than the President’s Speech.

Those who brought this CHANGE should enjoy the NEXT/NEW LEVEL while it lasts.

— Peter Ayodele Fayose (@GovAyoFayose) October 22, 2020

You ask for speech,you got the speech and now you are speechless.

— Senator Shehu Sani (@ShehuSani) October 22, 2020

After Buhari’s speech, the soldiers that extrajudicially killed protesters in Lekki may even get promotions. #EndSARS

— Comrade Deji Adeyanju (@adeyanjudeji) October 22, 2020

That speech... E shock me...l can't even lie.

— Uche Jombo Rodriguez (@uchejombo) October 22, 2020

Ignored. Insulted. Threatened.

— Oreka Godis (@Rhecks) October 22, 2020

So what @MBuhari seems to have taken from the escalating #EndSARS movement is that it's a mistake for the government to give any ground whatsoever. Truth be told, this is very worrying, @FemAdesina please explain cause I feel your boss sees a violent crackdown as the way forward.

— Amb. Gabriel Chidera Onyema (@OnyemaDeraGabby) October 23, 2020

Still laughing at that speech lmao

— FK. (@fkabudu) October 22, 2020

Wow Oh my 🙄What was that? #EndsSARS

— Kadaria Ahmed (@KadariaAhmed) October 22, 2020

Not a word from Buhari @MBuhari about #EndSars protesters killed. Not a word about citizens killed in Zamfara.
You still have doubt that this man cares for no one and everyone is feeling the effect of his incompetence?#EndSars #SecureNorth

— Aisha Yesufu (@AishaYesufu) October 22, 2020

Nigerians deserve much better than Buhari. #EndSars

— Karen Attiah (@KarenAttiah) October 22, 2020

Not even a word for the Fallen Heroes..... E shock me, I Can't even Lie.

— Amb. Gabriel Chidera Onyema (@OnyemaDeraGabby) October 23, 2020