Anthony Joshua and Odion Ighalo have condemned the Nigerian government after reports claimed soldiers killed protesters in Lagos on Tuesday.
There have been widespread demonstrations across Nigeria for nearly two weeks against the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit of the Nigerian Police.
The unit was later disbanded but the protests have persisted with a number of the protesters killed on Tuesday night at the Lekki Toll Gate after soldiers opened fire on them.
World heavyweight champion Joshua has called for change while Ighalo, following United’s 2-1 Champions League win over PSG, released a video message criticising the country’s government.
Joshua said: “The situation has escalated, the violence and killings are horrendous. All because of people saying they want to live in peace?
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“I pray God opens the gates for the heroes of Nigeria! This was never a trend for me! It’s real life and I want to learn how to make lasting change.
“I’m looking at hospitals to support, along with food and care packages in the time being. Change will happen.”
Ighalo posted his tweet from the Parc des Princes pitch, having been an unused substitute on Tuesday night.
Ighalo said: “The Nigerian government, you guys are a shame to the world for killing your own citizens, sending military to the streets to kill unarmed protesters because they are protesting for their own rights? It’s uncalled for.
“You people will be remembered in history as the first government to send the military to the city to start killing their own citizens. I am ashamed of this government, we are tired of you guys and we can’t take this anymore.”
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God bless you guys.
The sham government in Nigeria is a huge disgrace. When it comes to attacking unarmed civilians, the Nigerian military suddenly assumes a volcanic force. But when it comes to challenging the real enemy – those killers in Sambisa forest – the military sneaks Into hiding with their tails tucked between the legs. Why mobilise the soldiers to tackle a civil problem?
Nigeria does not have an army. A bunch of ragtag cowards.
Yes the government, the army are failing. I SUGGEST, THIS IS THE RIGHT TIME TO START ATTACKING THOSE POLITICAL BIG WIG. WE SHOULDN’T JUST FOCUS ON PRESENT GOVERNMENT. THOSE POLITICAL BIG WIG AS WELL AS CRIMINAL TRADITIONAL HEADS IN EVERY LOCALITY SHOULD BE MADE TO PAY FOR THE DEATH OF THOSE COMMON MASSES
Thank you Ighalo for lending your voice against this evil government
No more super eagles. All players must never accept any call up to play for the Super eagles.
@ppppp.The footballers are playing for the people,not the corrupt government officials who careless about the super eagles.
With all dis deceitful projects,nonchalant attitude, are we going to still vote for them in2023.Youth watch out so that d future of ur children will not b at stake when you are at old age.
SAY NO PDP SAY NO APC
IN 2023 SAY NO TO ATIKU SAY NO TO TINUBU
SAY NO TO OLD CARGO
NO TO IBB OBJ GEJ PMB
IT it is time to act act wisely,not violently
WE CAN’T CONTINUE LIKE THIS.