The Mogajis in Ibadanland, traditional rulers, Ibadan Compound Peace Initiative (ICPI), Baales, Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII), market men and women in Ibadan have warned protesters involved in the ongoing nationwide protests to avoid violent demonstrations that could consume the peace in Ibadan, Oyo State, and Nigeria at large.
The stakeholders expressed concern over the potential consequences of violent protests across the nation.
A statement by President of Ibadan Mogajis, Mogaji Asimiyu Ariori and Coordinator, ICPI, Mogaji Nurudeen Akinade warned that the protest has begun to turn violent in some places outside Southwest which has tendency of degeneration to unintended reaction if it lingers beyond necessary.
According to the stakeholders, Ibadan traditional institution understand grievances of the protesters and support their right to peaceful protest but emphasized that violence would only lead to chaos and destruction, which would ultimately defeat the purpose of the protests.
They urged the protesters to remain peaceful and avoid any action that could lead to the breakdown of law and order.
The Mogajis and traditional rulers also warned that violent protests could lead to the loss of lives and properties, which would be devastating for the people of Ibadan and Nigeria.
The statement urged the protesters to engage in constructive dialogue with government and other stakeholders to address their grievances, rather than resorting to violence.
The traditional rulers also called on the government to listen to the demands of the protesters and take urgent steps to address their grievances.
The statement emphasized that the government has a responsibility to protect the rights and interests of all citizens, and that it was important to engage in constructive dialogue to find solutions to the problems facing the country.
The Ibadan Mogajis and traditional rulers emphasized their commitment to peace and stability in Ibadan and Oyo state.
They however urged all stakeholders to work together to find lasting solution to the problems facing the country, and to avoid any action that could lead to violence and chaos.
“We are appealing for peace in Ibadan, Oyo State and Nigeria at large, we want to urge people to remain calm and not going into any form of violent protest.
“Ibadan is the capital of Yoruba politics, whenever anything happen in Ibadan, it has a revaporating effect on Southwest and Nigeria at large, Ibadan should not become center of thearter of war, we must avoid what is currently happening in the North.
“People must not do something that will distrupt the peace of Ibadanland, Oyo state and Nigeria.”
