Oochas Okorocha, immediate governor of Imo state, has submitted that the escalation of the EndSARS protest into violence and wanton destruction of properties is because of “unfair leadership for a long time.”
Addressing newsmen in Abuja on Friday, October 23, the former governor, who is now representing Imo West senatorial district in the Senate, noted that government has been “selfish in handling the affairs of this country.”
Okorocha sympathised with the families who lost their beloved ones during the demonstration, describing the situation as “very unfortunate and highly regrettable.”
Okorocha advocated 50 to 70% pay cut of lawmakers, governors and ministers income “so that the youths will also have a sense of belonging that the leaders are making a sacrifice.”
“The truth is that our lifestyle provokes youths. We must call on leaders, the legislatures and executives, to change our lifestyle as a mark of sacrifice.
“I want to say that this is a wakeup call by the youths of this country to the leaders of this nation. It is a pointer that we the elite have been selfish in handling the affairs of this country. There has been a track record of unfair leadership for a long time.”
