LET THERE BE PEACE IN OKUNLAND
The entire nation is concerned by the threat of public protests nationwide,
ostensibly against the harsh but inevitable measures introduced by the government to tackle the economic crisis facing the country.
Going by the way such protests were conducted in the past, especially the
EndSARS agitation, the Federal Government has urged the sponsors and
planners of the agitation to drop their plan so that hoodlums and other people with Ill motives would not take advantage of the protest to unleash untold
mayhem on the nation.
The language deployed by those behind the protests planned to commence on August 1, 2024 leave no one in doubt that they harbour sinister motives
against public safety and security.
Government has on it’s part, assured those behind the agitations that it was not unaware of the difficulties being experienced by the people.
It has therefore appealed to Nigerians to exercise restreint and let the economic measures introduced to tackle the challenges occasioned by the many years
of wrong economic policies to bear fruits.
At home in Kogi State, the Governor, His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has since assumption of office introduced measures aimed at the
amelioration of the sufferings of the people.
The Administration is also working on additional steps that would improve the lot of the people. The
Governor has also declared that violent protests that could put lives in danger
and bring about the wholesale destruction of property would not be tolerated in the state.
No doubt, the times are hard for the people and many Nigerians have
complained aloud about the effects of the economic measures introduced by
the government on them and their families. However, the government has on it’s part come up with programmes aimed at reducing the pains being suffered by the people.
Violent protests are not in our character in Okunland. We put great premium on our peace and security. We have held consultations with the various security agencies which have made it clear that they were under firm orders
not to allow any form of violent protest in Okunland.
Our appeal therefore is to the people of Okunland, particularly the youths to
spurn any attempt to recruit them to be part of any violent protest, now or in future. We also implore parents and guardians to restraint their children and
wards to stay away from any activity that could put them in harm’s way.
Let us all maintain peace in order to prevent any distraction that could divert the attention of the government from its plans towards the economic development of the state and the improved welfare of the people.
HRM, Oba (Dr) Solomon Dele Owoniyi
Obaro of Kabba,
Chairman Okun Area Traditional Council.
Kabiyesi atah, ki ade opę lori, kibata opę lęsę, ki irukęrę oję tan lówó.
In as much as we know and agreed that protest is part of our constitutional rights as a citizen of Nigeria to express our discomfort against higher authority and government activities, we will not also wish to cause any forms of unhealthy situation in the society, where violent and unrest will take other of the day.
Just that, our leaders should be properly acknowledged that, there is high level of hardship in the society and the general economy cost of living is unaffordable for the poor masses.
Although, the government’s economy policies are considerably fair in the long run but the immediate effect on the citizens at the short run are deadly and worrisome and the measures taking by the government to alleviate the pains are not judiciously implemented by the suppose medium.
The government of Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu should have it in their consciousness that, *NIGERIA IS BLEEDING*.
Thank you Kabiyesi Atah, The Obaro of Kabba and The Chairman Okun Traditional Council for this fatherly words of console and comfort. May God help our Nation.
Long live Kabiyesi Oweyomade 1
Long live Owe Kingdom
Long live Okun land
Long live Kogi State
Long live Nigeria.
… Comrade Samuel Ibishagba KYF President