IUC Commends President Tinubu, GovAbdulrazaq For ‘Impressive’ Efforts To Tackle Insecurity In Kwara South

Members of Irepodun Unity Caucus (IUC) held a strategic meeting in Esie, Kwara State on Monday during which they reviewed the security situation in the state and discussed matters that have to do with the well-being of the people of Irepodun local government , Kwara South and Kwara State as whole.

A statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com noted that the meeting was attended by prominent indigenes of Irepodun local government including Deputy Chief of Staff, Government House, Ilorin, Princess Bukola Babalola, retired Major General Lasisi Olayemi Abidoye, Alhaji Raheem Adedoyin, a former Commissioner for Information, who is also the Oloriewe of Oro Kingdom, Hon. Azeez Yakubu, Chairman, Irepodun Local Government, Hajia Rasheedat Kazeem, APC Chairperson, Irepodun Local Government, Hon. Tayo Awodiji, a former state lawmaker, who is currently the Development Officer , Irepodun LGA , Prince Samuel Alebiosu, former Special Adviser , Chief Gbenga Adeoti, Agba Akin of Arandun and National President, Orisun Igbomina, Mr. Debo Adeleke (ESGEE)  Mr Femi Ajibade, former Group General Manager,  Harmony Holdings Ltd, High Chief Olabode Adekanye, Aromu of Agbonda Eku Apaland, Chief Sunday Aremu, Maiyegun of Oko Irese, High Chief Raphael Awotunde, Obala of Omu-Aran, Mrs. Moradeyo Abidoye, Alh. Raheem Olaniyi Jimoh, and Alh. Nurudeen Akanbi among others.

The Irepodun Unity Caucus (IUC) commended Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for the efforts to improve security situation in Kwara South Senatorial District while also lauding him for his multi-pronged and proactive response to the recent bandit attacks in Oke Ode and some other communities in Ifelodun Local Government.

The Leader of the Caucus, retired Major General Lasisi Olayemi Abidoye submitted that the group was impressed by the governor’s swift and decisive counter-measures, which have yielded tangible results — including the neutralization of many bandits and kidnappers and the prevention of criminal elements from holding any territory within the state.

‘It is heartwarming that in the wake of the bandit attacks in Oke Ode and surrounding communities, the governor took immediate and courageous steps that led to the current improvement in security situation. These included his visit, in company of military commanders, to Oke Ode and other affected areas; the deployment of military personnel to Kwara South; the recruitment of an additional 2,600 forest guards, bringing the total to 3,300; and the payment of ₦80 million compensation to families of forest guards who lost their lives in the line of duty’ the retired General said.

Abidoye, who is a member of the Kwara South Security Committee headed by the Olupo of Ajase-Ipo and Chairman of the Igbomina/ Ekiti Traditional Rulers Council, HRM, Oba (Barrister) Ismail Mohammed, added that the ₦80 million financial support was a clear demonstration of the government’s commitment to supporting gallant local security personnel and their families.

The Caucus also expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the deployment of  troops to Kwara South, as requested by Governor AbdulRazaq and other stakeholders.

They also commended Engineer Johnson Adewumi and gave him kudos for what he has done through the Kwara South Development Initiatives (KSDI).

‘The Caucus applauded the recent Kwara South Strategic Engagement organized by the Kwara South Development Initiatives (KSDI), which brought together stakeholders in different sectors — government, politics, community leadership, security, youths, and Kwara Southerners in the diaspora.

The group commended the KSDI Convener, Engr. Dr. Johnson Adewumi (Chancellor, Kwara State University; Chancellor, Thomas Adewumi University, Oko, Coordinator of Kwara South Security Committee and Asiwaju of Oko Irese) for his sterling leadership in Kwara South.

We also acknowledged the establishment of a security fund by Kwara South Security Committee in the aftermath of the Summit and urged all to contribute to the fund, while also calling for further action on the political direction for Kwara South as discussed by participants at the summit.

Reaction to Inflammatory Remarks

Meanwhile, the IUC frowned at the inflammatory remarks made by Reverend Israel Amoo during the funeral service of a former governor, Chief Cornelius Olatunji Adebayo at All Saints Anglican Church, Oke Onigbin, Isin Local Government.

It is unbecoming and distasteful to use the pulpit for political posturing. The facts on the ground do not support claims of neglect in infrastructure development in Kwara South. In Irepodun Local Government alone, the Governor AbdulRazaq administration has executed several road projects, including the Omu-Aran–Oko Road, Esie Museum Road, Okerimi Oro Junction–NITEL Oro Road, Okeya–Ajase-Ipo Road, Oro–Esie–Agbonda–Arandun Road (covering four wards), and the ongoing Agbamu–Ila-Orangun Border Road.

Voter Registration and Civic Engagement

The Caucus further commended the people of Irepodun Local Government for their active participation in the ongoing voter registration exercise and urged even greater involvement to strengthen democratic participation in the area.

The IUC meeting that was hosted by the Deputy Chief of Staff, Government House, Ilorin, Princess Bukola Babalola, was presided over by its leader, retired Major General Lasisi Olayemi Abidoye, the Esikin of Omu-Aran’ the statement added-Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08035023079,  08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you