
Ooni Visit President Muhammadu Buhari At The State House In Abuja On Thursday.
The visit of Onni of Ife to President Muhammadu Buhari call for security beef up in South West.
Saying South West will not go to war with any region, Onni said.
Saying South West will not go to war with any region, Onni said.
Imperial Royal Majesty Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja the second Onni of Ife, during the meeting with Mr President at the State House in Abuja. Said to calm frayed nerves and bring down the embers of war being fanned by unguarded statements from some notable figures of ethnic nationalities across Nigeria, the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja the second on Thursday clarified that the South-West was not ready to go to war with any part of the country.
The Onni of Ife disclosed this to State House Correspondents after his meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The paramount ruler said he came to the State House on behalf of royal fathers in the South West to make a case for improved security across the region.
Ooni noted that the escalating security challenges in the country had led to some persons and groups beating the drums of war.
He clarified that it was not the position of the Yoruba, adding that the region was only interested in improved security of lives and properties.
Everybody is beating the drum of war we do nt want war.
He clarified that it was not the position of the Yoruba, adding that the region was only interested in improved security of lives and properties.
Everybody is beating the drum of war we do nt want war.
Who can stand war we want something better for our youths.
He continue by saying we should better use the youths for something good other than shouting war and anarchy, we do not want that.
Ooni of Ife, told the President to flush out the bad eggs among the Fulani herdsmen, adding that the task was not impossible if Federal Government collaborated with all stakeholders including the traditional rulers in the country.
Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja the second assured President Muhammadu Buhari the commitment to secure all in the country.
Onni continue, we told the President that, and he is on the same page with us. Politicians should be careful not to blow things out of proportion. Also we should make sure things are right and the President has given good directives to security chiefs including the Inspector General of Police Mohammed Adamu, to visit all traditional institutions in the South West the respected monarch said.

No comments