Former United States Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden has called on Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari to stop the ongoing violent crackdown on protesters in the country.
“I urge President Buhari and the Nigerian military to cease the violent crackdown on protesters in Nigeria, which has already resulted in several deaths,” Biden said in a statement.
“I encourage the government to engage in a good-faith dialogue with civil society to address these long-standing grievances and work together for a more just and inclusive Nigeria.
“My heart goes out to all those who have lost a loved one in the violence.”
He urged the United States to “stand with Nigerians who are peacefully demonstrating for police reform and seeking an end to corruption in their democracy.”
Also, former U.S President Bill Clinton on Wednesday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to have a peaceful dialogue with the #EndSARS protesters.
He said this via his verified Twitter account.
”I am deeply concerned over the reports of violence in Lagos and urge the Nigerian government to engage in Peaceful dialogue with the #EndSARS protesters for police reform and an end to corruption.”
Joe and Bill statements came after a former secretary of states Hillary Clinton Tuesday night asked Nigerian authorities to “stop killing” persons protesting against police brutality in the country.
