#EndSARS: JDPMC condemns the killing of protesters, offers alternative resolution means to Govts

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Following the killing and maiming of the Nigerian youths who had been on EndSARS peaceful Protest that is taking place in almost 36 states of the Federation which the source of its authorization still remains a mystery. The Justice Development and Peace Makers’ Centre (JDPMC), Osogbo has also lent her voice together with the rest of patriotic Nigerians, in a strong term condemned the act of killing spree by the Nigerian Army.

The General Coordinator of the JDPMC, Rev.Fr. Peter Akinkunmi stated this in a statement made available to the Newsmen in Osogbo, Osun state through Media Officer of the Organization, Olayemi Alabi.

According to Fr.Akinkunmi, the disposition of the Government at all levels pointed to the fact of indifference and insensitivity to the cry and yarning of the aggrieved youths who had for far too long been the objects of brutality and abuse in the hands of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigerian Police Force.

“From observing the attitude and response of the Government so far, we are not clear about the sincerity, the disposition to learn and understand or the political will government at all levels to respond adequately to the cry of the protesters. This is because from careful reflection on the background to the #EndSars course, an objective observer would find out that the brutality of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Nigerian Police Force who have been abusing, brutalizing, and “wasting” the lives of Nigerians with blatant impunity was only the final trigger of a protest of the Nigerian People against injustice and corruption that had been waiting to happen”, He said.

 

He noted further that Government should not see the peaceful protest as a means of dividing the nation, polarizing gimmick or state of the anarchic venture but rather a clarion call for both the Government and the Governed in order to make Nigeria better.

 

“#EndSARS in our understanding does not divide the nation into a polarization of the government and the governed. It rather calls the government and the governed to a roundtable where solutions to some of the most damaging problems of the nation can be overcome. We therefore think that a government with genuine intention to defend the good of this nation and further the growth of democracy should not immediately preoccupy itself with ending the protest. We expect the government to rather guide the process and follow it up as means to acquire a richer and holistic knowledge and understanding of the real problems of Nigeria, the hope and aspiration of its people and seek from them also the plausible solutions that would lead to the Nigeria of the dream and pride of all,

The government should, with objective and unbiased mind with no interest in self-defense or self-preservation begin to take note of all the grievances and demands from the genuine protesters without ever falling again into the dishonorable attitude of interpreting them as the voice of the opposition. We think it is completely dangerous and inimical to national development for the government to continue to interpret the voice of the people in a democracy as the opposition.

The General Coordinator therefore charged Nigerian Governments to allow diplomacy and true democratic spirit to prevail by considering the cry for a just national structure and system that offers everyone equal opportunity to fulfill their lawful aspirations in peace and in dignity worthy of their person, disciplined and effective public institutions that would develop and use the resources of Nigeria for the Nigerian people.

 

New Dawn! JDPMC Osogbo commissions new Office,dedicates it to the Indigents in Nigeria.

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The bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Osogbo, Most Rev. John Akin Oyejola has called for stronger solidarity and passionate collaboration of all people of goodwill in the society pursue the transformation of the situation of the hopeless in the society in order to facilitate the emergence of a crisis free-society built of the advancement of the dignity of every human person.

Bishop Oyejola stated this during the commissioning of the new office complex (Prince of Peace House) of the Justice, Development and Peace Makers’ Centre of Osogbo (JDPMC), a faith-based, Non-Governmental, Non-political, not-for profit and Charity Organization, held at Bishop’s House Oke-Ayepe in Osun State.

He expressed deep concern over the Poverty Index and human rights abuses in the State which according to him calls for special reflection and spontaneous reactions from all stakeholders of society both political and non-political Actors, especially those who are blessed and have financial Capacity to raise the standard of living of the downtrodden masses who are more often than not vulnerable to hunger, illness and other conditions that continuously assault their human dignity.

“Governments at all levels are striving so hard to combat Poverty in the Country, Osun State in particular but it is still worrisome that the efforts are not breaking the walls of poor living in any form as the daily verifiable indices yet still point to the reality of acute poverty in Nigeria today.

This is why Justice Development and Peace Makers’ Centre of Osogbo Diocese has decided to take it upon itself to put a structure like this that solely aimed at opening her heart and door to whoever intends to partner with it so as to put an end to Poverty. For this reason this new office also known as Prince of Peace House is being commissioned and dedicated to Indigents and Poor in Nigeria for their better tomorrow“ he concluded.

In his remark, the Deputy Governor of Osun State, Benedict Alabi represented by the Supervisor for Information to the Osun State Government Mr. Lani Baderinwa gave kudos to the JDPMC for its goodwill and passionate Service to Humanity which he described as the heartbeat of God. He therefore pledged the unwavering support of the Administration of Governor Oyetola to the Justice Development and Peace Makers’ Centre and good people of Osun at large.

Addressing the motley crowd present at the occasion during his Homily which was part of the efforts to commemorate the epoch-making event, the Vicar General of the catholic Diocese of Osogbo very Rev. Fr. Thaddeus Ajayi stressed the need why all hands must be on deck to ensure that life is worthy living for all and sundry as it is commanded by God to all mankind, charging them to always be their brother’s keeper.

Speaking, the General Coordinator of the JDPMC, Rev.Fr. Peter Akinkunmi reiterated the commitment of the Justice Development and Peace Makers’ Centre towards the better living of the common man; he added the Organization would place utmost priority on its four operational cardinal points aimed at raising the standard of living of the poor, creating an ambience of a Just Social Order built through solidarity and cooperation of all stakeholders.

“What we are witnessing today can be best described as a product effort of our tenacity of purpose to serve humanity passionately and without ulterior motive. This is what we stand at JDPMC. We shall not be swayed or carried away by any reason or factor and are committed to service based on grace given to us by God, likewise the focus of the poor, oppressed and less privileged shall be our priority,” he stated.