The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, has regretted the level of insecurity in the country,saying Nigeria was in helpless situation because bandits and kidnappers now have monopoly of violence.
He spoke at the 51st birthday celebration of the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, where he said monopoly of violence ought to be concentrated in the hands of government, adding that sadly, that was was not the case now.
“The monopoly of violence must be concentrated in government but regrettably, we are not having that now. Bandit and kidnappers now have monopoly of violence than the government which is the reason we are in this current situation,” he said.
The monarch commended Gani Adams for his steadfastness and doggedness in the struggle for the liberation of Yoruba race, saying he had truly proved the gods right that his appointment was divine, praying that he would lead the Yoruba race for a longer time.
“Gani Adams appointment is divine and based on merit. He didn’t contest for it neither did he struggle for it. He was divinely appointed and my prayer is that you will lead Yoruba race for a longer time,” the monarch said.
