The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has described insecurity as one of the gravest challenges confronting Nigeria, calling on the Federal Government to fast-track the process of establishing state police.
Monarch's Call for State Police
Oba Ladoja warned that sustainable development cannot thrive in an atmosphere of fear and instability. He made the charge while addressing participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC 19, 2026) at the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS), Bwari, Abuja, during their visit to his palace in Oke-Aremo, Ibadan.
The monarch stressed that security remains the bedrock of national progress, insisting that no meaningful development could be achieved without safeguarding lives and property. He noted that the fight against insecurity requires collective responsibility, saying the government alone cannot tackle the menace. He urged citizens and stakeholders to support ongoing efforts to curb the trend.
Traditional Institutions' Role
According to the institute, the visit to the Olubadan Palace formed part of efforts to engage key traditional institutions and understand their roles in promoting peace and stability.
Amaechi's Call to Suspend Campaigns
Meanwhile, former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has called on the Federal Government to suspend ongoing electioneering campaigns and urgently focus on tackling the rising insecurity across the country. Amaechi gave the charge while speaking on the state of the nation, stressing that the worsening security situation should be treated as a national emergency above political activities.
According to him, there can be no meaningful elections if citizens do not feel safe in their own communities. The former minister urged authorities to prioritize the protection of lives and property, warning that continued political campaigns amid killings, kidnappings, and rising unrest only deepen public frustration and distrust in government. He added that restoring security should be the immediate focus before any serious political engagements leading to elections.
