… the collective rights and welfare of an entire community.
We are not asking for special treatment. We are simply demanding that the law be respected, government directives be obeyed, and the rights of residents be protected.
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Irepodun/Fateru is a community whose residents deserve peace, security, freedom of movement, and respect for the rule of law.
No individual, regardless of political ambition, social standing, or perceived connections, should be allowed to place personal interests above...
4. The Federal Government to take note of the situation and ensure that the fundamental rights of residents are protected.
5. All relevant authorities are to ensure that residents can go about their lawful activities without intimidation, harassment, or fear of victimisation.
3. The Oyo State Government @seyimakinde@FeedbackOYSG to ensure that the community's access road is restored to its intended public use and that no individual is permitted to exercise unilateral control over communal infrastructure.
… and the walls be demolished.
2. The Oyo State Police Command @OyoPoliceNG and the Inspector-General of Police @PoliceNG_CRU to investigate the alleged involvement of police officers in the intimidation of residents and the enforcement of a disputed private interest.
In view of the foregoing, we respectfully call
1. The Oyo State Government @seyimakinde and the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development @oysglands to reaffirm and enforce the earlier decision revoking the disputed permit and directing that the road become accessible…
While we welcome this proposed engagement, residents expect that the meeting will produce a fair, impartial, and lawful resolution that protects the interests of the entire community.
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) @OyoPoliceNG of Orita Police Station is expected to meet with the executives of the community's Landlord and Tenant Association to address the matter.
The Nigeria Police Force @PoliceNG and other security agencies exist to protect citizens, uphold the law, and maintain public order. They must not be perceived as instruments for the advancement of private interests or the intimidation of law-abiding residents.
where @atiku is the presidential candidate, allegedly contacted a senior police officer @OyoPoliceNG, following which instructions were reportedly issued that the gate remain closed.
This development has raised serious concerns among residents
More troubling is the recent development involving the alleged use of security personnel to enforce the continued closure of the community gate.
Mr. Ogunsola Olusina, who is reportedly seeking election to the House of Representatives, under African Democratic Congress @ADCNig
Furthermore, the Ministry @oysglands directed that the road in question must remain accessible to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Regrettably, these directives have reportedly not been respected. Rather than restoring the road to its intended public use,
Upon investigating the matter, the Ministry reportedly discovered irregularities in the survey documents submitted by Mr. Ahmed Adeleke and Mr. Ogunsola Olusina in obtaining the relevant permit. Consequently, the Ministry communicated its decision to revoke the permit.
used by residents and other members of the public.
Following this development, the community formally approached the Oyo State Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development @oysglands for intervention.
It is important to recall that this is not the first time residents have had to contend with attempts to restrict access to the community.
In the past, Mr. Ogunsola Olusina reportedly sealed an existing community gate and erected a wall, effectively blocking an access road
These guards reportedly operate under his instructions and answer exclusively to him, raising serious concerns about the unilateral control of a communal access point and the restriction of residents' freedom of movement.