Stop Renewed Insecurity, Ekiti Elders Tell FG

Ekiti Council of Elders has charged the federal government and the security agencies to tackle the renewed insecurity in some parts of the country.

The senior citizens said the government must forthwith take decisive actions to stop the continued insecurity, murder, arson, kidnapping and other criminal acts across the country.

The council, in a statement jointly signed by the chairman, Prof. Joseph Oluwasanmi, public relations officer, Bayo Orire and general secretary, Niyi Ajibulu, in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, told the government to address the continued economic hardship plaguing most Nigerians.

“The recent mass murder and destruction in parts of Plateau State are a very sore point.”

They, however, acknowledged the palliative measures as well as the structural reforms being undertaken by the Federal and State Governments to stabilize and revitalise the economy to enhance the well-being of the people.

“The council is especially happy with the news of the resuscitation of the Port Harcourt Petro-Chemical Refinery.

“We are equally satisfied with the ongoing efforts to uncover and prosecute the Criminal cabals seemingly sworn to the destruction of Nigeria through stealing and other acts of pillaging its wealth by executive fist”

With a deep sense of personal loss, the council also commiserated with the family, government and people of the sister state, Ondo, over the demise of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.

“The council is especially saddened because the late AKETI was a frontline patriot and champion of Yoruba national interests. It is our hope that his exemplary devotion to national causes would have inspired countless others. Olodumare shall console and strengthen his family as well as bring enduring stability to the conduct of public affairs in Ondo State,” they said.

The body commended Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, for taking steps for the commencement of an outer ring road to improve the transportation network of Ado-Ekiti metropolis.