I can’t be kidnapped nor assassinated – Oluwo

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdur-Rasheed Akanbi, has emphasized the need for traditional rulers in the southwestern region of Nigeria to eschew reliance on ancient gods for protection and safety, and instead turn to God.

The monarch expressed his conviction that he is not vulnerable to the threat of kidnapping or assassination, as he is confident in his security measures.

In a statement to news reporters at his palace in Iwo on Wednesday, the Oluwo of Iwo posited that continued reliance on deities by traditional institutions in Yorubaland would be a dishonor to their respective thrones, as they represent God on earth and must therefore turn to Him for sustenance and protection.

He stressed that this would ensure that they are adequately protected and preserved.

“I am telling you right here that no one would dare attempt to kidnap or mark me for assassination. I am covered by God’s protection not any deity or gods. I am using this opportunity to call on my colleague monarchs to stop putting their hopes on deities and return everything to the almighty God whom they represent.

Reacting to economic hardship in the country, Oluwo charged Nigerians to hold their governor’s and lawmakers responsible as the income generated as a result of the removal of subsidy is shared as allocation to Governors and constituency projects to lawmakers.

He berated the Governors and federal lawmakers for not making life easier for the people in this difficult times, stressing the need for the government to introduce capital punishment for corruption if it is sincere to curb the menace.

His words, “The steps that this new government is taking is right. Money can’t get to Nigerians except through their governors, Senators, House of Representatives and others. Revenue going to states and others is unprecedented in the history of this country. Lets show love to each other, let’s help each other. Money accruing to the federal government after fuel subsidy removal is being shared all tiers of government in Nigeria. Why are people now becoming poorer? Why are Nigerians hungry. There should be meeting at the federal level where questions would be asked about how resources going to other tiers of government.

“A state in South South was said to have recieved over N437billlion between now and when subsidy was removed. Yet people are still hungry. All elected and appointed political office holders are getting money yet people are hungry. I feel they are covering each other. Mr. President should tell them the truth and ask them to use the available funds to ease economic woes of the people. Corruption is thrieving and to put an end to it, death penalty should be the punishment for graft”.