The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi has
cautioned against the use of social media to create falsehood just as he
advised agitators of Nigeria’s breakup to channel their energy into demanding
quality governance and devolution of power.
Oba Akanbi while addressing journalists in his palace
earlier on Monday also called on Nigerians in the Diaspora to exercise caution
in contributing to the discussions so as not to fuel division in the country.
While noting that a divided Nigeria could mean failure for
the black race because Nigeria is the powerhouse and hope of the black race,
the monarch explained that no individual can break the country at this critical
time as such agitation is inimical and capable of eroding the African
continent.
According to him, “Nigeria is an indivisible, unbreakable,
inseparable and impenetrable nation and the hope of the black race. Nigeria
remains the unified force of the black race and its weaknesses must be properly
and technically managed. Any attempt to break Nigeria up will unavoidably
result in the separation of the black race, worldwide.
“I want to admonish the agitators of Nigeria’s break up to
channel their energy towards productive venture such as calling for quality
governance and devolution of power as done in some advanced countries.
“We should act politely by managing issues maturely and not
calling for war. Such discussions could be interpreted as beating the drums of
war. They should know they have families and relatives here in Nigeria. War
knows no one.
“The leaders at the helms of affairs should be tasked to
give dividends of democracy and quality lives to citizens. Promoting secession
is like fuelling war that will consume the black race. As a responsible father
to the nation, I can never be part of such move.
“The government is tasked to make available the dividends of
democracy through policies that cut across all classes and social strata. The
agitators should dust their Voters’ cards, take part in election and promote
competent candidates. Nigeria is too delicate to beat the drum of division
synonymous with war.”
Expressing optimism that Nigeria will bounce back, the
traditional ruler stated that she will survive the trying times and be an envy
of great nations.
“We have what it takes. What we need can only be done by
competent leaders. Let us harmonise interests to demand quality governance.”
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