Mixed reactions has greeted the statement by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Friday night, where he apologized to Nigerians and assured them that the federal government was working round the clock to ensure speedy police reforms.

The Vice President who has been holding meetings with stakeholders acknowledged the fact that the government could have acted quicker.

“Dear Nigerians, I know that many of you are angry, and understandably so. We could’ve moved faster and for this we are sorry,” he said on his official Twitter account.

While many Nigerians have commended Prof. Osinbajo for his gentleman approach to the #EndSARS movement, others have expressed reservations.

Reacting to the VP’s thread, @charlesclintonc said, “Left to me I believe the VP has good intentions but some certain individuals wouldn’t let him function. “If wishes were horses in sure a lot of people will ride.”

Obankie Noni said, Dear Prof. Osinbajo, this is good sir, but we’ll also like to see pictures of Polices who are guilty of killing, brutalizing citizens.”

Abunkuzah Emen shared a similar sentiment on Twitter. “@ProfOsinbajo you are a good man but many others are not and it is unfortunate that you don't have the final say. No man does but God. Speedy action is all it takes to say Sorry. Thank you Sir,” she wrote.

Popular Nigerian actor, Yemi Solade also added his voice on Instagram. “Let’s be guided please the VP is one of the finest, polished, most articulate and responsive men in the government. I feel for him. He doesn’t deserve the angst, but encouragement from us,” he wrote.

For Sheriff, @sherrif4you, he wrote, “Thank you Sir. I believe what every Nigerians is demanding is a step you just took sir , accountability, transparency, and decentralized policing that understand the people they re policing”.

But there some negative comments too. @peresam1 said, “Sir you guys aren't sincere, by now IGP should be resigning, did you hear of the impunities done by policemen under his watch? He is shocked but he safe guarding the elites. I haven't seen any serious action taken by you people.”

For Rose, the timing of the VP’s message was not right. @rosemondphil_ wrote, “This step would have mattered if they were done way before now. It's too late and milk is spilled. People are dead and cannot be brought back to life. We need justice and a complete overhaul of this government.”

But for others it is the amount of fake news making the rounds that hurt. @mertromatt said, “Fake news and hate speech has done serious damage to workings of government, it is time to come out with a good communication plan. Always make a government program that allows citizens call in. Government need to act fast in taking actions. Judiciary is not helping the country progress either,” he said.

Enny gave the VP a tip, if he is thinking of visiting any of the protest ground. “The protesters don't have leaders so you have to speak to us at the protest grounds. Believe me sir, we will boo you at first because of the anger and disappointment but later we will listen to you because we believe and respect you. We need more than these tweets Sir,” @enny_dee said.

Apology accepted but we need actions,you even try say na you Dey apologize self because I know if you are to be the president,things like this would not have happend

We have accepted it already but let there be urgent reformation

Osinbajo has taken a bold step to apologize for delay in responding to people's demands. What we are waiting for now is a quick actions. Osinbajo is a true leader.

Tbh, Osinbajo is one of the most sensible leader in this administration.

Mr. P should just assign him to oversee this reform already

Apologies accepted

Same old pattern that he used in 2015

I refused to be emotional

You took the bold step Prof by apologizing on behalf of the Federal Government. It only take a man of Courage to do such. Hope to see you occupying the highest position in the Land come 2023

make them pack well

Apologies accepted. Now we need a way forward

.apology without action cant go well

I can see people falling for the antics of the politicians.


They will send your favorites to plead with you and pacify you. They have sent abaribe, now VP is speaking for them.


If we must win this war, we must accept that They are all politicians and they are all our enemies. No exception.

GMB and pyo are promise and fail fellows

Same old pattern that he used in 2015I refused to be emotional

Gbam!

T9ksy:
This Osinbajo is surely a duplicitous fella. Oh well, what else does one expect from a Tinubu's boy? He's here apologising for a govt. he's supposed to be 2nd in command in and then promising what he knows fully well, his puppet master will never agree to or implement.

These are the F.o.ols they use to undermine the genuine aspirations of his own people for financial remunerations and an pseudo power.

God used Buhari wickedness to wake up the giant in us just like He did for the children of Israel against Pharaoh. Never again shall we go back to Egypt. Nothing can stop the wind of change that is coming !!! God bless the youth !! kiss

Apology accepted. Tell Buhari to resign. We are tired of him, the man is too slow. What is wrong with him?