The flag bearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming local government elections in Ado-Odo/ Ota, Ogun State, Honourable Sheriff Adewale Musa has called on the good people of his local government, Ogun state and Nigerians to remain hopeful of a better Nation.

The Asiwaju of Iju-Ota in a statement to commemorate the June 12 democracy day enjoined Nigerians to be more united saying that the unity of the country will serve as the basis in addressing the pressing challenges facing the development of the country.

“I realized it’s a tough time for us in the course of our journey to the promise land. Even some of the most successful countries of the world have had to deal with obstacles and challenges, ours is not a different but as they conquered, we shall also revel in our victory at the end.

While calling on leaders to work together for the betterment of the society and improve the lives of the citizens, he appealed to the youths to remain calm in this turbulent period of the nation building and charge them to take leadership responsibility.

He stressed the need to continue to abide with the principles, ideals and values of democracy which he said has successfully served top countries of the world in attaining the top level.

“I want to also appeal to our youth to remain calm and resolute in this trying times. We can’t afford to destroy the country in a bid to get what we want because no war has ever been settled on the battlefield, hence only on the table.

SAM20 as he is fondly called now called on the electorates in Ado-Odo/Ota to troop out en masse in the upcoming elections pledging that he will deliver the best of governance.

The Kogi State Government has warned those planning to staged protest in the State on Saturday June 12 to desist or face the full wrath of the law.

The State Security Adviser Commodore Jerry Omodara gave the warning on Friday while briefing newsmen on the proposed nationwide protest by some aggrieved individuals in the Country.

Omodara noted that information within the government disposal revealed that no group of persons have indicated interest to protest in any part of the State.

According to him, there is no reason for anyone to come out and protest in the state, adding that residents should go about their daily activities with out fear or intimidation; stressing that whoever that protest in the State will have him or herself to blame.

Omodara maintained that Kogi State under the leadership of Gov. Yahaya Bello will not allow anyone to disrupt the peace the people are enjoying in the State; adding that the State Government would do all it can to maintain the prevailing peaceful atmosphere that exist.

His words” Available data before us has shown that Kogi is the safest State in Nigeria. As we feel the pulse of the nation, we narrow it to Kogi. The pulse of the nation right now is that there is so many online report of a nationwide protest on June 12th 2021.

“We have looked at it, and we have done our check through the Commissioner of Police, and there is no association, group or individuals that have applied for permission to protest, or carry out any walk. The police have not granted any permission.

“I have crosschecked with other security agencies, and we have seen that as a government, there is no reason for anyone to come out in Kogi or in any part of the State to protest on Saturday June 12.

“It is a known fact that the State has remain peaceful. When it was Covid-19 time, the government did not shut down the State. We continued with our legitimate business. When it was the time for EndSARS the Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello came out to support the youths but the State didn’t join the EndSARS protest. This is because the government is with the people. If we are enjoying unlimited security in the State compared to what we are seeing in other parts of the country, it is important we give peace a chance.

“I have also crosscheck with the student body and they met with the Commissioner of Police on Wednesday and they stated it categorically that they won’t be part of the protest. Any youth we see tomorrow Saturday coming out to protest should have himself to blame. The governor is not going to allow anyone to disrupt the peace we are enjoying in Kogi State.

He however urged parents to warn their Children and wards to give peace a chance, adding that the responsibility of the government is to continue to fight insecurity.

“It is not that the challenges we are having in other State we are not feeling it here, but the government is making serious effort to nip them before they emanate. Just three days ago, three suspect with army uniform came out in Ajaokuta Local Government, the security agency came out and confronted them, and they brought them down.

” The Government will keep on appreciating what the people of Kogi State are doing. Giving us relevant information, as well as supporting the security agencies will go a long way in combating insecurities. Let no one obstruct businesses, or obstruct movement of people. This is a warning. I have instructed the security agencies. If you see them patrolling, don’t be afraid. They are only going out to keep peace. People should continue their normal businesses” he added.

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