A coalition of Feminists coordinating the inflow of cash for #EndSARS protests across the country has revealed that a total of N147.8 million was raised through donations across the globe within 14 days of the peaceful demonstration.
The coalition, in a statement issued and signed by its members that include F.K. Abudu and Damilola Odufuwa said it has ceased accepting donations as the peaceful demonstration that began with genuine intentions turned violent.
“The past two weeks have been tough for many Nigerians, most especially the last two days. Many lives have been lost and properties destroyed at the height of what started as peaceful marches for the end to police brutality. We wish to emphasize that we will no longer be accepting donations for #EndSARS going forward,” the statement read in part.
A breakdown of how the fundings received by the coalition were spent indicates that out of the total sum of N147,855,788.28 received (including donations in dollars, Euros, Bitcoin and other currencies), the sum of N60,403,235.00 was disbursed to support protests, leaving a balance of N87,452,553.28.
It said out of the remaining funds, “the sum of N20,114,087.25 will be channelled for #EndSARSresponse (Medical), N15,741,459.59 for legal aid network; 40,228,174.51 Naira will be as relief funds for victims of police brutality and families of the deceased, N5,247,153.197 for a memorial for the fallen heroes while the remaining N6,121,678.73 will be for #EndSARSMentalHealthSupport.”
The coalition further reiterated that it stands “in solidarity with every Nigerian who has raised their voice to demand for urgent police reform, the end of police brutality, bad governance in Nigeria, and the disbandment of the notorious SARS unit.”
