Let’s set the record straight on the publication by Akagwu Media TV.
Nobody should politicise insecurity, and nobody should use the genuine concerns of Dekina people as an opportunity to create a false impression that one administration had a monopoly over peace and security.
Dekina Local Government has experienced different security challenges under different administrations.
First, let us acknowledge the obvious: Hon. John Urah Ikani is the Chairman of Dekina LGA today, and the people have entrusted him with leadership. His administration deserves the opportunity to govern, and every genuine effort toward maintaining peace should be acknowledged.
He has been described by many supporters as the Chairman of Hope and Restoration.
But, the attempt by some commentators to present the past administration of Hon. Prince Ishaq Shaibu Okolo as though insecurity was virtually nonexistent requires a more balanced examination.
INSECURITY DID NOT START TODAY
Below are some of the fatal incidents recorded during the tenure of Prince Ishaq Okolo.
- Shaggari Ojjiji, APC Iyale Ward Chairman was killed.
- Musa Memory, APC Youth Leader, Egume Ward.
- Adegbe Iyoma, Ajiolo Ojaji.
- Abdulrahaman Hassan, Abocho.
- A School Boy, Abocho.
- Ogwu, Timber Dealer, Anyigba.
- Tijani Ogbogolo, Anyigba.
- Umoru Hassan, Agala Road, Anyigba.
- Danladi Hassan, Abocho.
- Usman Idris Akahaba, Anyigba.
- Abbas Shaibu Atilary, Agbeji, Anyigba.
And let’s not forget that Yunusa himself was kidnapped in 2020 while leaving Prince Ishaq’s house as Chairman. The location where he was killed on the road is not even within Dekina LGA..
These names represent human lives, families and communities. They should never be reduced to political ammunition.
And this is exactly why the argument that “there was peace then, but there is insecurity now” is too simplistic.
LET’S CONTINUE WITH THE RECORD
During Prince Ishaq’s tenure, several tragic incidents also occurred:
- Hon. Adejoh Akowe was killed during his tenure.
- Shaibu Alih Exban was also killed during his time.
- Cboy Achema Awokee was beaten to death During his tenure.
- Yusuf Musa was killed at Agudoko Junction, Anyigba.
- Usman Ocheni, popularly known as Cornell, was killed.
- Sunday Omale was also killed in Oganaji, Anyigba.
- Ukekwu Ojeomu was killed in Anyigba.
The list is much longer.
If someone travels outside Dekina LGA and unfortunately becomes a victim of crime elsewhere, it is unfair and dishonest to blame the Dekina Chairman simply because the victim is from Dekina.
That is not how security administration works.
The freedom of movement, absence of harassment, and peace enjoyed by the people of Dekina LGA today are a reflection of the purposeful leadership of our Chairman, Hon. John Urah Ikani.
Instead of the baseless comparing Ishaq’s administration with John Ikani administration, let us demand a stronger security framework for Dekina.
In addition, key stakeholders, traditional rulers, and the government understand both the past and present security situation in Dekina LGA and continue to support the current Chairman, Hon. John Urah Ikani, in his efforts to do what is best for the people.
– Peter ToKula wrote from Dekina.
