Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has counselled Nigerians planning to protest over hardship in the country to exercise their rights in a peaceful manner and not resort to violence or destruction of public facilities.
He stated that while protests are within the rights of all Nigerians, destruction of public utilities and other properties built with government money would culminate into the government having to spend resources that can be channeled to more meaningful use to fix the damage.
The governor gave this admonition on Saturday, while speaking at the grand finale of the 2024 Ibadan Week organised by the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes, held at the Obafemi Awolowo Stadium, Ibadan.
He said: “Nigeria could be in this situation for now. We could be experiencing anger and hunger in the land and that is why our people want to protest.
Yes, protest is everybody’s right. But remember that we used your money to build all the structures and facilities we have put in place in this state, not mine. So, if you want to protest, it must be peaceful the governor said.
CCII President, Ajewole while reacting, described Governor Makinde as a true son of Ibadanland and a promise-keeper, commending him for midwifing the delivery of a new Olubadan Palace.
He said: “Our Governor is, indeed, a true son of Ibadanland. He has a lot of work on his table to undertake, but he is here today because today’s event is an Ibadan agenda. Personally, I appreciate him for that.
“I want to commend him, again, for handing over power to his Deputy. It shows he is pleased with him and knows that he is loyal and dedicated.
“Today, 163 clubs are represented in this event. In the time of Governor Makinde, we are able to have a new palace, which has been adjudged the best palace in the whole of Africa.
“We completed it within seven months. Our governor promised us and fulfilled his promise fully. Indeed, he is a promise-keeper.”
Signed
Sulaimon Olanrewaju
Special Adviser (Media) to Oyo State Governor
July 27, 2024.
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