Pastor Sam Adeyemi, the founder and senior pastor of Daystar Christian Centre, has marked the one anniversary of the alleged shooting of protestors at Lekki Toll Gate during the #EndSARS protests in October 2020 with youths.
On Wednesday, the clergyman urged Nigerian youths to keep pushing forward in their struggle for a better future for the country and the continent as a whole.
His post read, “Dear young Nigerian, we adults will not hold the stage forever, you own the future. Keep moving to fulfill the dream of a Nigeria and Africa that empower all without discrimination, creating political, economic, and cultural development. Your efforts will not be in vain. ”
In his post, Adeyemi also urged the older generation of leaders to put preconceptions aside and create an environment in which people’s potentials might blossom.
“Those of us in the older generation need to think ahead about our legacy,” he said. “Africans have suffered a lot through history. We have a duty to rise above prejudice and selfishness, to create an environment where potential can flourish, and where leadership is accountable and poised for service.”
Pastor Sam Adeyemi was a prominent supporter of the #EndSARS rallies that swept Nigeria and parts of the world last year.
Recall that in November 2020, he was sued, along with singers Burna Boy, Davido, and Falz; comedians Mr Macaroni and Taaoma; and activist Aisha Yesufu, for their support of the #EndSARS protests.
However, the case was, suspended in January by an order of the Federal Capital Territory’s High Court.
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