Earlier today, Mr. Festus Keyamo SAN took to his twitter handle to offer some very valid advice to those who are insinuating that Human Rights Activists have become docile.
He wrote:
“No group of Nigerians have been given the exclusive trademark called ‘activists’. They earned it over time. For those who feel the ‘activists’ are docile now, perhaps it’s their own turn to earn the title. They should stop waiting on others to give life to their own hidden agenda”
No group of Nigerians have been given the exclusive trademark called ‘activists’. They earned it over time. For those who feel the ‘activists’ are docile now, perhaps it’s their own turn to earn the title. They should stop waiting on others to give life to their own hidden agenda
— Festus Keyamo, SAN, CON, FCIArb (UK) (@fkeyamo) December 30, 2017
We think this is really true. Nobody has the monopoly of being an activist. You can pursue your own goals rather than look for others to ride on their apron strings. But some twitter users in Nigeria think otherwise. They have several issues with Mr. Keyamo SAN’s advice.
See some of the responses below:
https://twitter.com/davidjagun1/status/947034681521967104
Yes they used their so called activism to seek attention from the powers that be , and after being settled by the powers that be they activism went into hibernation , and they became apologists of anti people policies of the"benevolent" government that made them .
— Bernard Thompson (@Bernard90605959) December 30, 2017
When ppl move with the wind, they have no cause of their own and wait to jump on the band wagon. Your reputation recedes you and you have earned it. He who wants to fight a cause should start it.
— Osa. (@osadrew) December 30, 2017
You are docile, sir.
You're also unconscious.
You're deliberately numb to reality.In a country where the dead now get Federal appointments; your present state is not beneficial to Nigerians.
Dead Gani (OBM) is an asset.
A living Kestus is a rusticis.https://t.co/ufTtYGGiDq— Distinguished N.T 👁️🗨️ ⚔️🕖 97v5Agenda Survivor (@idmann_mit) December 30, 2017
@ Kingysly_01 una don hear now? Assume that @fkeyamo is the unofficial spokesperson for the ‘activists’ whom you seem to persecute, so he’s handed the mantle over to you – the analysts of activists’ activities, grab the baton and look ya front as @rosanwo advised una….
— Spartacus (@egun_aboki) December 30, 2017
I agree wholeheartedly. Truth is truth but lets put it this way.
"I Festus Keyamo was not given the exclusive trade mark of being an activist. I earned it overtime .For those who feel I am docile now, maybe its their own turn to try a bit and see red. "
Sums it up folks.!!— MajaSaint (@majasaint) December 30, 2017
@fkeyamo the only vibrant lawyer known in Nigeria. Respect boss!
— Proudly Yorùbá (@factfactos) December 30, 2017
Is this the type of President, you wish for Nigerians to Celebrate? Uncle Festus don’t dent your credible image because of these politicians. I know your humble beginning. You wouldn’t know me as I was very young then but I know you very well. You can do better than this. pic.twitter.com/MMrZn7X00Z
— Refugee To Nigeria (@OvieborG) December 30, 2017
So for all your hypocritical defence of Buharis ineptitude in governance you have been rewarded with a board appointment activist indeed!
— Gozie Nwachukwu (@Gozie475) December 30, 2017
Well said sir!
— LekanOlayiwola (@Lekan2017) December 30, 2017
You've earned ur reward with board appointment from this flaw called govt. Enjoy ur payslip but allow us to wail in peace.
— Igwe OBODO🌎⚽️🥒🍆 (@jeoboydi) December 30, 2017
Well said, Mr. "Stomach Advocate of Nigeria".
— uche (@kbk147) December 30, 2017
And besides, you are not supposed to talk while eating.
— uche (@kbk147) December 30, 2017
You've earned ur reward with board appointment from this flaw called govt. Enjoy ur payslip but allow us to wail in peace.
— Igwe OBODO🌎⚽️🥒🍆 (@jeoboydi) December 30, 2017
TRUE TALK… … …
VERY TRUE!
AFTER ALL WHEN THE ESOPHAGUS IS OCCUPIED …
SPEECH IS IMPAIRED…
— Inseparable with the TRUTH 💥💥💥 (@logikaalminds) December 30, 2017
Well it wasn’t all bad. Many also agreed with Mr. Kayamo SAN. If you feel the Activists are not doing it well, very simple, go and start your own activism!
Always waiting for others to fight their fights for them while hiding inside social media moaning endlessly.
— Baba Dee (@Ogbologbo70) December 30, 2017
Thank you sir…
— OlamideToyin Olaogun (@lamidetoyin) December 30, 2017
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