Obasanjo Backs Amotekun

By Chuks Ekpeneru

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has thrown his weight behind the South-West security initiative, Amotekun.

Speaking at the first Dr. Frederick Fasehun Memorial Lecture in Lagos Saturday, Obasanjo described the move as a necessary measure to checkmate the security challenge in the country.

He has, however, advised that Amotekun and other measures put in place should continue to be refined and improved upon to serve as adequate complement to fill up the present lapses in the national security architecture.

While commending Southwest governors on the initiative, he said:
“I particularly commend Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State for his leadership on this matter and for sharing their thoughts with me. Security measures are never static and security is the responsibility of all of us but by appointment and elections, some have more responsibility than others.

“The Governors of South West acted, believing that Amotekun is one of the necessary measures. And most people of the South West support them. I will strongly advise that Amotekun and other measures put in place should continue to be refined and improved upon to serve as adequate complement and enhancer of present, disappointing and inadequate, national security architecture and provision.

“We must learn from the past, particularly from Native Authority Police. Professionalism and adequate equipment for the job are imperative for a serious security apparatus. Security is the foundation of all human development and progress. Common assured security should lead to common and shared prosperity and development.

“There has been embarrassing paralysis and katakata in the present nation’s security house as if we have nobody in charge. If it had happened before, it was not so brazenly in the public domain. This type of situation cannot do credit to us as Nigerians and it can only sap confidence in the security architecture for people to say, ‘no wonder’. The President must accept the challenge and the responsibility.”

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