From Bola Ogunlayi, Ibadan
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Abiodun Ige Adams, have called for the immediate legislation of the southwest security outfits, code named “Operation Amotekun”.
The duo spoke at the 2020 edition of Oodua Festival in Ile-Ife, Osun state.
The monarch, however, reasoned that southwest legislatures in their respective states should fast track the process that would make Amotekun lawful and achievable.
“In Yoruba land and across the southwest, things have changed with the introduction of Amotekun. I am happy for the southwest governors, and this victory actually reflect the fact that there is little we can achieve without unity, that is why I am appealing to all traditional rulers to work in ensuring that Amotekun come to stay”, Oba Adeyeye said
In the same breadth, the Aare Onakakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, also reiterated the need to legalize the new initiative, explaining that ,Nigerians abroad can now bring investors that can help develop the country.
“The victory achieved through Amotekun showcases the beauty of having all of us speak in one voice.
“It shows that in unity, everything is possible. So I am using this opportunity to appeal to all the states House of Assemblies to do the needful by legislating the initiative”
“By giving it the necessary legal backing, we can be sure of winning the war for a better future”
“Now that Operation Amotekun has come to stay, many of our members that came from abroad, across the 87 countries, where OPU is presently located are happy that the southwest has become a safe place”, Iba Gani Adams added.