In a new post shared on her Instagram page, Mercy Aigbe pays tribute to the fallen heroes of the Lekki Toll Gate Massacre who sacrificed their lives to put an end to police brutality in Nigeria. Tragically, they were allegedly shot dead by uniformed men charged with responsibility to protect lives and property.
The Nigerian actress admitted that she was proud of every Nigerian youth who lent their voice to put an end to oppression .
Not done, Mercy Aigbe encouraged the youths to take politics more seriously adding that any young Nigerian that shows signs of leadership will be supported. She wrote:
“This picture is a representation of how I feel this morning! Broken! Traumatized but guess what, amidst all this craziness I am still hopeful!!!!!!!
“To our fallen heroes, the victims of the Lekki massacre I say R.I.P May your sacrifice not be in vain! To the families who lost their loved ones during this unforgettable period, I am short of words but only almighty God can console you! Pls accept my heartfelt sympathy… To all entrepreneurs who had their stores looted, I am so sorry May God replenish your looses in thousand folds ….
“To every Nigerian youth who lent their voice to this cause, I am proud of y’all , I am proud that we have made our point and trust me it won’t be business as usual for our so called leaders! Now they know that this generation has woken! I will like to enjoin y’all not to be discouraged, do not be dismayed, keep hope alive! Pls be very peaceful, be very UNITED! Keep the energy, keep the unison, keep that ONE VOICE cos this is the beginning of a paradigm shift towards a better Nigeria …..
“To all our so called leaders, ‘Ese re oh’ all we are asking for is the right to live, all we want is a better tomorrow, all we want are just basics! Basics! All we want is a better Nigeria! Are those too much to ask?????
“Lastly I will like to call on every Nigerian youth to take politics more seriously! Get your PVC ready for 2023 so youths can have a better representation in government! If it means opening a go fund me account for any young Nigerian we believe in, WE WILL!
“May God bless the federal republic of Nigeria”.
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