The Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC), in the strongest possible terms, hereby condemn the abduction of Chief Olu Falae by Fulani herdsmen in Akure, Ondo State.
It is indeed a sad development that Chief Falae, aside from being prominent Yoruba son, was a minister of the federal republic of Nigeria.
For a man who lost a very promising son only two years ago to be abducted on his 77th birthday is a dastardly act that should be condemned by all peace-loving and reasonable Nigerians.
It is also worrisome that the nation is descending into an era when a citizen is not safe even in his own home.
The trend in which Fulani herdsmen would invade private farms of simple farms in our land and vandalise it is gradually making a return.
However, we would want to be known that the attribute of Yoruba people to be accommodating is not something that should be abused.
For us, being accommodating is a virtue that was inculcated into us by our forefathers, and should therefore not be seen as a weakness by anybody
We would, however want to send a note of warning that the Federal Government should do all within its powers to ensure that Baba Falae is returned to his family safe and sound.
Otunba Gani Adams,
National Coordinator, Oodua People's Congress.
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