The Chairman, House Committee on Information, National Orientation, Ethics and Value also tasked the leadership of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) to put the necessary machinery in place so as  to ensure smooth operation and success of the agenda.

Speaking  as a special guest at the National Coordinating Council of the OPC held in Ogbomoso, Odebunmi averred  that  ” the  Inspector General’s pronouncement is a statement that OPC is a credible organization that is fighting  for the interest of Yorubaland”.

“Security is about information and networking. The OPC members reside in the society, with their involvement now, they will be able to embark on thorough surveillance activities in their areas which will help them and the police special squad to tackle and curb insecurity in the region.

“The Southwest governors should also ensure prompt provision of logistic and other necessary support for the team”, the lawmaker advised.

Speaking further, the APC lawmaker lauded  the Governors and the Inspector General of Police for deeming it fit to organise a security summit and coming out with a concrete resolution that will chase out criminals from the region.

Odebunmi,  however urged members of the OPC not to embark on jungle justice but handed over anybody found guilty of criminal offence to the appropriate authority.

In a related development, the National Coordinator of the Oodua Peoples Congress OPC, Aare Gani Adams charged members to renew their charms and be ready to  work with police in combing the forest and fish out criminals in the region .

Adams expressed optimism that OPC will corporate with other organizations  as a team to restore safety of lives and properties in Yorubaland

He commended the lawmaker, Odebunmi for his commitment to his constituency and Ogbomosoland.

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The association in a press statement issued and signed by its Chairman and Secretary, Adebayo Sina and Adewole Isaac noted that the choice of Tegbe was based on his antecedents, progressive records in the private and public sector and leadership credentials.

The group commended Governor Abiola Ajimobi for transforming the state, describing him as the architect of modern Oyo state and harbinger of peace and tranquility. It further stated that the governor has transformed the state from the ‘parlous state ‘ he met it in 2011 and  change the political landscape from the inglorious past that was characterized by arson, thuggery, ineptitude and maladministration, saying he needs a responsible and experienced successor.

The press statement reads, “having considered the giant strides of the incumbent governor and the need to extend such progressive governance beyond 2019, the association hereby support the political aspiration of Engr. Joseph Tegbe to succeed the incumbent governor in 2019 general election.

“Engr. Joseph Tegbe is very urbane and have a strong relationship with Ibadan, his native city. Oyo  town, his place of  birth and Ogbomoso where he has his secondary education and married a daughter of a former federal Minister who happens to be the only Minister ever to be produced by Ogbomoso  land.

“The association wishes to admonish the party delegates to vote for Engr. Tegbe during the forthcoming primary  in order for him to put Oyo State on higher Pedestal, following his deep knowledge  in governance, economy, information communication technology, accountancy among others.

“Tegbe is a man of immeasurable character, gentle man to the core, a philanthropist of note and a strong man of faith”, it added.

The association, however appealed to the electorates to support Tegbe’s aspiration based on his track records not on the basis of sentiments and parochialism.

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