The Chairman of Oyo State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Christian Wing, Bishop (Dr.) David Ademola Moradeyo has raised the alarm over what he termed ‘politically motivated distractions’ aimed at derailing the government of Oyo State under the leadership of Engineer Seyi Makinde.
The respected cleric also alerted that recent developments in the state have revealed what he called ‘a troubling trend of political intimidation’.
Bishop Moradeyo, who is also the Chairman, Oyo State Chapter of the Christian Council of Nigeria made these claims when delivering a message at a women’s congress of Methodist Church in Ogbomoso as the guest preacher.
Message of Hope
The cleric in his message of hope and resilience attempted to recollect the sequence of events in the state.
His words: “The release of abducted persons from Oriire Local Government of the state was swiftly followed by attempts to probe the state government’s accounts by EFCC. The Federal High Court rightly halted the move, declaring it unconstitutional.
“This sequence of events points to a deliberate effort to destabilize governance in the state, raising concerns about the misuse of public institutions for partisan battles”.
Rt Rev David Ademola Moradeyo also drew his message from Exodus 14:14 — “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still”.
Encouragement
He urged the women of the diocese and the people of Oyo State in general to remain steadfast in their faith. His counsel extended beyond the spiritual, while encouraging the state government to stay strong and not lose focus despite the machinations of those bent on sabotaging progress.
His words were a reminder that perseverance and trust in divine justice are essential in times of siege.
Moradeyo continued “The broader implication is clear: when institutions are weaponized against duly elected governments, democracy itself is endangered. The people’s mandate must be respected, and governance must not be derailed by politically motivated distractions.
“Oyo State deserves the freedom to pursue development without interference, intimidation, or undue pressure from forces outside its borders.
“This is not merely about one state; it is about the integrity of Nigeria’s democracy. If institutions continue to be manipulated for political battles, the very foundation of our federal system will be weakened. Citizens must remain vigilant, and leaders must resist attempts to divert their focus from service delivery.
“The call is urgent: the siege must end. Oyo State must be allowed to breathe, to govern, and to thrive”.
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