The Founder and Chancellor, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola (SAN) has declared that the adoption of 10 principles would end the insecurity currently being experienced in Nigeria.
Aare Babalola stated this while delivering a lecture titled, “Insecurity: Threat to Nigeria’s Democracy: 2023 General Elections in view”, at the 15th Anniversary and Stakeholders’ forum of Radio Nigeria Amuludun FM, Moniya in Ibadan the Oyo State capital.
The legal icon who was represented by a lawyer from his chambers, Barrister Chukwudi Maduka highlighted some of the 10 principles including true federalism, constitutional restructuring, making politics unattractive, the introduction of a 6-year single term for the office of President and Governors, reform of the Electoral Body, clear ideology of political parties, population control among others as part of ways to end insecurity in Nigeria.
Aare Babalola commended the management of Radio Nigeria, Amuludun FM for organizing the event, stressing that he is committed to a peaceful, stable and secure Nigeria.
In a remark, the Chairman of the occasion and Chief Executive, Foreign Links Institute, Dr Fola Akinosun advocated the introduction of regional government to enable Nigerians to enjoy dividends of democracy, especially at the grassroots.
Dr Akinosun, who agitated for the establishment of state police, said it would make it easy to reduce insecurity, banditry and all forms of criminal acts currently rampant in the country.
Earlier in a welcome address, the Zonal Director, Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, FRCN, Ibadan Zonal Station, Mr Dominic Mokikan commended the efforts of the management of Amuludun FM for organising the programme during this crucial period.
Mr Mokikan pledged his support for the station to enhance the promotion of indigenous languages and culture at the grassroots.
The General Manager, Amuludun FM, Mr Steve Agbaje expressed gratitude to God and all the guests for gracing the occasion, saying the station would not rest on its oars towards fulfilling the motive of its establishment.
Highlights of the event include the presentation of awards to dignitaries like the Senatorial Candidate of Oyo Central from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bisi Ilaka, General Overseer, Power Apostolic Church International, Prophet Samuel Abiodun among others.
Oluseye Arowolo
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