Mass Looting: Oyewo Sympathises with Victims, Calls for Peace, Calm

The Deputy Chairman House Committee on Water Resources, Hon. Olubukola Oyewo, has commiserated with the government officials, Private companies and shops owners affected by the attacks of hoodlums in various parts of the State.

It will be racalled that what began as an invasion of stated-owned warehouses has degenerated into a looting spree as hoodlums looted various establishments, malls, confectionery amongst others.

The rampage took a different dimension from arson to attack on the houses of prominent politicians in the state, especially National Assembly members.

Places attacked includes, Hon. Olubukola Oyewo's Constituency Relations Office, Sen. Ajibola Basiru's Senatorial Office, Ilerioluwa Campaign Organization office, Tuns Farms, Osun Mall, Homes of Sen. Adeyemi Oriolowo, Hon. Rasheed Afọlábí, Hon. Nasirudeen Olateju, Hon. Kamil Oyedele, and Hon. Anthony Abayomi, Local Government Council offices of Irepodun, Olorunda, Orolu, amongst others.

Oyewo urged the affected parliamentarians and government officials not to be deterred by the situation in the performance of their various responsibilities.

The lawmaker also sympathised with the Asiwaju Musulumi of Yorubaland, Alhaji Olatunde Badmus over the death of one his staff while his company was been attacked. He prayed that God grants the family of the deceased the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.

He admonished the youths not to allow themselves to be used as instrument for destruction, but to uphold the tenets of being identified as agents of positive transformation.

"This is a Collective loss"- Bukoy Commiserate with Osogbo Fire Victims

The Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Water Resources has sympathised with the government and people of the State of Osun over the fire incident that gutted some shops in Nigeria Postal Service Shopping Complex in the ancient town of Osogbo.

Goods worth millions of naira were destroyed by fire on Saturday, 17th of October, 2020. The fire which affected  the shopping Complex started around 6pm on Saturday evening.

In a statement released by his media office, the lawmaker said he was shocked by the incident.

Oyewo expressed regret over the late evening fire outbreak that claimed the means of livelihood of many traders.

While sympathising with the traders, Hon. Oyewo said, “It is with heavy heart that I received the news of the fire outbreak that gutted some shops in the Nigeria Postal Service Shopping Complex in Osogbo.

"This is a collective loss, not only to the affected traders, their families, the Government and good people of Osun State but also to the nation as a whole."

"I commiserate with the victims of the fire for the disruption of their economic activities as a result of the unfortunate incident.

"I also empathize with Government of the State of Osun, and the Ataoja of Osogbo, HRH, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun Oyetunji over the unfortunate incident.

“I want to appeal to the people to remain calm and law abiding as the government of the state looks into the situation with a view to bringing succour to the victims", the lawmaker said

#ENDSARS PROTEST: Oyewo Condemns Attack on Governor

The Member representing Irepodun/ Olorunda/ Orolu/ Osogbo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Olubukola Oyewo has condemned the attack on the Governor's convoy by armed thugs while  addressing the protesters.

The lawmaker described the attack on the Governor's convoy as unfortunate, uncivil and highly condemnable owing to the fact that Mr. Governor has already identified with the protesters and promised to see to their demands.

While condemning the attack, Oyewo said, "it is the constitutionally guaranteed right of every citizen to protest and have a peaceful assembly, such right should not be exercised as to infringe on other people's fundamental human rights as well"

"The attack on Mr. Governor by armed thugs during the protest was a premeditated attempt to assassinate the governor, sponsored by irrationality and fueled by ill- motives. 

Hon. Oyewo also called on the security agencies to investigate and fish out the perpetrators of the mayhem and further secure the lives and properties of the citizens of Osun State.

He however prayed to God to continue to protect and guard the Governor from evil machinations.

#ENDSARS: Bukoy Lauds Nigerian Youths, Hails SARS disbandment

The Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Water Resources, Hon. Olubukola Oyewo has eulogised Nigerian youths for their resilience in exerting pressure on the police authorities to disband the Special Anti Robbery Squad, SARS, in response to public agitations to end abuses by that of the Nigerian Police Force.

In a statement signed by his media office, made available to newsmen on Monday, the Lawmaker said this was the right thing to do.

He said, "a system that brutally eliminates it's youths is not one to hold on to, and neither can we be proud of it. Now we can start on a clean sheet to envision an elite police unit and a comprehensive overhaul of the police and policing system that is people-focused”.

He further noted that the dissolution of SARS “offers us an opportunity to envision a police and policing system that ensures the primacy of the interest of Nigerians”.

The Lawmaker congratulated Nigerian youths on achieving their resolve and reminded them that if they stay united, they can achieve much more. He enjoined them to be steadfast in ensuring good governance in an egalitarian society.

He commended the courage and patriotism of Nigerian youths that took to the streets and the social media to call for an end to the brutal abuses by SARS operatives.

He observed that citizens who engaged in peaceful protests without molesting innocent people are heroes of our democracy.

“I must commend the courage and tenacity of these youths for holding rogue elements in the police force accountable. Apathy in the face of abuses promotes impunity, and therefore these young men and women deserve our respect for championing the disbandment of SARS,” the Lawmaker added.

Nigeria's Diamond Anniversary: Oyewo congratulates Constituents, Nigerians

The Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Water Resources, Hon. Olubukola Oyewo has felicitated with his constituents and people of Nigeria on the Nation’s 60th Independence Anniversary.

The lawmaker who represents Irepodun/Olorunda/Orolu/Osogbo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives also described the occasion as another opportunity for Nigerians to come together and re-dedicate themselves to building one united Nation. 

According to the lawmaker, in a statement in Osogbo on Thursday, he said Nigeria deserves to roll out the drums and celebrate with pump and pageantry as she marks another year of her existence as an independent state, especially diamond jubilee anniversary.

Bukoy, as fondly called said, despite the present challenges, Nigerians should be cheerful, adding that the current problems should strengthen our collective resolve to march on until we get to our desired destination.

 

The parliamentarian who recalled the euphoria which pervaded the entire country in 1960 when the union flag was lowered for the Nigerian flag to be hoisted stressed that the events of six decades ago saw the entire Nigerian masses collectively heeding the call for freedom. He also expressed delight that not minding the National challenges, we have continued to move forward in unity and progress. 

"I felicitate with my constituents, the government at all levels and people of Nigeria on the nation’s Independence celebration. I believe that a major reason for joy is the resilience of Nigerians to weather the storm and remain one united country notwithstanding continual threats to its cohesion”.

"I urge us all to look beyond current developmental and economic challenges, and to make utmost use of Nigeria's rich human and natural endowments."

He said the progress made in different spheres over the years is an indication of the collective resolve of Nigerians to surmount any challenge facing the nation.

While suing for calm in all troubled parts of the country, Hon. Oyewo advocated caution on the part of those calling for fractionalisation of the country, warning that such step would undermine the sacrifice of the great nationalists who fought for and secured the country's independence, sabotage the significant progress and monumental developments of the past 60 years of the country's existence and destroy the spirit of love and nationhood which has bound Nigerians together since the precolonial era.

The federal lawmaker also implored all Nigerians across all divides to shun all devisive tendencies, renew their spirit of nationhood and see Nigeria's diamond celebration as a call to revive the country from the ruins of the past.