#EndSARS: Idris Elba Calls on African Leaders to Intervene

Award-winning British actor Idris Elba, has appealed to African leaders to intervene in the ongoing crisis in Nigeria.

Reacting to the killings of the #EndSARS protesters in Lagos, the movie star in a video posted on his Instagram page; urged leaders of other African countries to use their influence to salvage the current situation.

“Calling on Africans to unite in protest against what is happening on Nigerian soil. The leadership of other African nations need to make their voices heard for the protesters of SARS,” he captioned the video.

“From one leader to another, show them some perspective on the way they are handling the youth. It is wrong and should be met with heavy criticism and positioning.

“Africa should not turn its back on this situation, the world leadership should not turn its back on this situation. Use your power and reach to influence the Nigerian government to govern this situation better and not spill blood.”

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Calling on Africans to unite in protest against what is happening on Nigerian soil. The leadership of other African nations need to make their voices heard for the protesters of SARS. From one leader to another, show them some perspective on the way they are handling the youth, IT IS WRONG and should be met with HEAVY criticism and positioning. AFRICA should not turn its back on this situation, the WORLD LEADERSHIP should not turn its back on this situation. Use your power and reach to influence the Nigerian government to govern this situation better and not spill blood.🇳🇬
 
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