•Nigeria must restructure to stop secession
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The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi is an outspoken monarch who has been criticised for his position on many issues. In this interview he discusses issues ranging from politics, traditional institutions, secession and the 2023 general elections. Excerpts:
There have been agitations for secession
and self-determination. IPOB in the South-East is calling for the Biafra Republic, while the South-West wants Oduduwa Republic. What is your take on these agitations?
My take is that there should be devolution of powers; the center has to be weak, and the states given more responsibilities. State Police should be allowed. With the Federal Government controlling the Police, the governors don’t have any power over the police in their states. I am also advocating for some constitutional power to be given to the traditional rulers, we need it. I am the first Chief Security Officer of this land, n
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By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi said insecurity in Nigeria is a perrenial challenge which requires a linear process to be tamed.
He also advised government at all levels to overhaul the security architecture in order to systematically eradicate social menace in the society.
Oluwo spoke when the Osun State team on Civic Engagement led by Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye paid him a courtesy visit at his palace in Iwo.
The monarch stated that insecurity has become a hydra headed monster in all society globally which could only be effectively tackled through communal love, unity, tolerance and respect for the rule of law.